Photoshop CD backup copy anyone…

I would suggest buying the upgrade.The difference from 7.01 to CS was terrific. For you to go from
6.0 to CS2 will be amazing for you. And you can buy it cheaper than from Adobe … amazon dot
com and several others have it for $144.95. Well worth the price to have a version 4+ years newer
than the one you have now.

Craig Flory

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

"jojobar" wrote in message

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

You could easily find an image of the CD from a file sharing network. Unethical to do so if you don’t own it, but I don’t see a reason why it should be illegal or "wrong" to do so if you actually own a copy.

The problem is that I doubt you will find anyone that will send you a copy of CD 1. To be honest we only have what you say to go on and for all we know it could just be a scam to get a free copy of Photoshop 6.

Now I am not suggesting that is why are doing. But, I am telling you that that will be running through peoples mind like a barefoot elf high on candy canes.

As for feeling pressured in to the upgrade. Well, your the one that did it to yourself. You can’t expect Adobe to keep 5 or 6 year old software available just incase someone gets sloppy with their discs. That is like expecting Ford to have a new Pinto handy incase you total yours. That just isn’t going to happen, if you want Ford you upgrade.

You could check on eBay and see if you can find a used copy of Photoshop 6. If any place would have one it would be there.

"jojobar" wrote in message

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

To be honest we only have what you say to go on and for all we know it could just be a scam to get a free copy of Photoshop 6.

It’s not much use unless he has a valid serial #, which he says he has.

Yes I have a valid serial number which is also registered with Adobe.

Somebody mentioned that I have brought it upon myself. I partly agree! I think the CD got corrupted when I moved. I am thinking of keeping a copy of all my CDs in hard drive in the future.

I do think that adobe should keep a copy of previous version on their network for legal users. Hey! how much does it cost to do that?

Somebody also suggested looking for it in the file sharing network. Is this something like napster? I haven’t done it before, so if anybody has an idea what website I should be looking for I will appreciate.

Thanks
Jojobar

The problem is that I doubt you will find anyone that will send you a copy of CD 1. To be honest we only have what you say to go on and for all we

know

it could just be a scam to get a free copy of Photoshop 6.
Now I am not suggesting that is why are doing. But, I am telling you that

I doubt he would go to the trouble of trying to pull a scam like this for a free copy of PS. If he was so minded, he could just download it from one of the P2P networks – like millions of other people are doing, unfortunately. I think the guy’s for real – and I hope he gets his problem sorted. I also think Adobe has treated him badly – they must be able to burn a disc and send it to him, I don’t believe they have NO access to PS6.

But then if you get sewed, it could be expensive to explain why you were downloading the software. I am sure once they understand that you already own it and were simply trying to replace a lost disc that everything would be ok. But, the cost of the lawyers and everything to deal with that would be costly.

"Ronald" wrote in message

"jojobar" wrote in message

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

You could easily find an image of the CD from a file sharing network. Unethical to do so if you don’t own it, but I don’t see a reason why it should be illegal or "wrong" to do so if you actually own a copy.

Like there isn’t a jillion of those or key generators available all over the place.

"Bill Hilton" wrote in message

To be honest we only have what you say to go on and for all we know it could just be a scam to get a free copy of Photoshop 6.

It’s not much use unless he has a valid serial #, which he says he has.

Why don’t you try making a back-up copy of your CDs to another CD. It is a lot cheaper and more practical that doing that to hard drives.

Why should Adobe care about Photoshop 6 and the fact that your original disc got damaged. They are quite honestly in the business to make money not to replace discs for 5+ year old software.

"jojobar" wrote in message

Yes I have a valid serial number which is also registered with Adobe.
Somebody mentioned that I have brought it upon myself. I partly agree! I think the CD got corrupted when I moved. I am thinking of keeping a copy of all my CDs in hard drive in the future.

I do think that adobe should keep a copy of previous version on their network for legal users. Hey! how much does it cost to do that?
Somebody also suggested looking for it in the file sharing network. Is this something like napster? I haven’t done it before, so if anybody has an idea what website I should be looking for I will appreciate.
Thanks
Jojobar

I am sure they have access to Photoshop 6. But, then why should they bother for 5+ year old software. They give you permission to make a backup copy of your CD for just such problems. You can expect software companies to make available discs for all old software. It just isn’t practical or cost effective.

The fact remains the best thing for him to do is try to find a used copy of eBay and if that doesn’t work contact Adobe and get the upgrade to CS 2 and move on with life.

"Mike" wrote in message

The problem is that I doubt you will find anyone that will send you a copy
of CD 1. To be honest we only have what you say to go on and for all we

know

it could just be a scam to get a free copy of Photoshop 6.
Now I am not suggesting that is why are doing. But, I am telling you that

I doubt he would go to the trouble of trying to pull a scam like this for a
free copy of PS. If he was so minded, he could just download it from one of
the P2P networks – like millions of other people are doing, unfortunately. I
think the guy’s for real – and I hope he gets his problem sorted. I also think Adobe has treated him badly – they must be able to burn a disc and send it to him, I don’t believe they have NO access to PS6.

It is highly unlikely that adobe would persue individuals downloading their software. They themselves would not want to burden themselves with small fish like that. What they will go after are mid-sized or larger companies/design firms using multiple copies of the product without site license. The amount of damages they could collect from a person are nominal compared to these bigger fish, and FYI it is not illegal to download software that you already own. That is what file sharing, at least in its innocent beginnings, was meant to do.

"Got Whiz? Cheese that is…"
wrote in message

But then if you get sewed, it could be expensive to explain why you were downloading the software. I am sure once they understand that you already own it and were simply trying to replace a lost disc that everything would be ok. But, the cost of the lawyers and everything to deal with that would be costly.

"Ronald" wrote in message

"jojobar" wrote in message

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

You could easily find an image of the CD from a file sharing network. Unethical to do so if you don’t own it, but I don’t see a reason why it should be illegal or "wrong" to do so if you actually own a copy.

I was also told if I wanted to upgrade, then it should not be a problem to get the new version working. I am not too much opposed to upgrade but I don’t feel like pressured into it.

If you do go for the upgrade, be aware that CS2 requires at least Windows2000 or Mac OS X.

Andrew

"jojobar" wrote in message

Yes I have a valid serial number which is also registered with Adobe.
Somebody mentioned that I have brought it upon myself. I partly agree! I think the CD got corrupted when I moved. I am thinking of keeping a copy of all my CDs in hard drive in the future.

I do think that adobe should keep a copy of previous version on their network for legal users. Hey! how much does it cost to do that?
Somebody also suggested looking for it in the file sharing network. Is this something like napster? I haven’t done it before, so if anybody has an idea what website I should be looking for I will appreciate.
Thanks
Jojobar

Try www.bearshare.com. It works with the Gnutella Network. If you have a DSL connection or better, it will only take a couple hours to get a copy. I am not endorsing downloading the software if you do not own it, but you seem to be on the level and as such deserve to get an extra copy of your damaged CD. Make sure to get it for the right operating system as well. I had to use Bear Share to get 3D studio when a similar thing happened to me a while back…. only to find out that Discreet lets you download the software right from their site if you have a valid registration. Oh well, live and learn.

"Got Whiz? Cheese that is…"
wrote in message

Why don’t you try making a back-up copy of your CDs to another CD. It is a lot cheaper and more practical that doing that to hard drives.
Why should Adobe care about Photoshop 6 and the fact that your original disc got damaged. They are quite honestly in the business to make money not to replace discs for 5+ year old software.

Because these things happen and it would not be a tremendous cost for them or any company to include backups that can be downloaded with valid registration codes. The physical media (i.e. CDs) could become costly, but not the bandwidth to download it the few times an actual legit person has a legitimate problem. They could easily authenticate against the original registration code, name of registrant, etc. Frankly I don’t understand why all software companies don’t do this (although many do). It is a small service for loyal customers, whether the software is 5 years old or not.

"Got Whiz? Cheese that is…"
wrote in message

I am sure they have access to Photoshop 6. But, then why should they bother for 5+ year old software. They give you permission to make a backup copy of your CD for just such problems. You can expect software companies to make available discs for all old software. It just isn’t practical or cost effective.

The fact remains the best thing for him to do is try to find a used copy of eBay and if that doesn’t work contact Adobe and get the upgrade to CS 2 and move on with life.

No, if PS 6 satisfies his needs and he doesn’t want to shell out the money for an unnecessary upgrade, then the best thing for him to do is get a copy of it from one of the many avenues available over the internet. OP do not fear – it is not illegal or actionable to download copies of software you bought and registered. Not sure why everyone is trying to strong arm you into buying the upgrade when you clearly don’t want or need it for your own personal needs. There are some things that PS7 and CS can do that PS6 can’t, but if the OP isn’t going to use any of those features, why should he pay when he doesn’t have to?

"Anderson" wrote in message

[…] What they will go after are mid-sized or larger companies/design firms using multiple copies of the product without site license. […]

I wish Adobe would just squish the license rip-off companies like a bug in a vise-grip because those companies have similar disrespect for all copyrights. It would serve us all well to make them abide by ordinary ethics.

I know of such a company – a design and production house, which owns maybe just one proper software license and a dozen FT users, a copy of everything Adobe (and others) at every desk. They would steal hardware if theft were as loosely litigated. It doesn’t even matter that I won’t work with them – they steal copyrighted material regardless. I wouldn’t piss on ’em if they were on fire.

"Anderson" wrote in message

No, if PS 6 satisfies his needs and he doesn’t want to shell out the money for an unnecessary upgrade, then the best thing for him to do is get a copy of it from one of the many avenues available over the internet.

Bullshit. There is a limit – if someone cannot manage his own property, then at some point he should live in the real world, accept the consequences.

"johnboy" wrote in message

"Anderson" wrote in message

[…] What they will go after are mid-sized or larger companies/design firms using multiple copies of the product without site license. […]

I wish Adobe would just squish the license rip-off companies like a bug in a vise-grip because those companies have similar disrespect for all copyrights. It would serve us all well to make them abide by ordinary ethics.

I know of such a company – a design and production house, which owns maybe just one proper software license and a dozen FT users, a copy of everything Adobe (and others) at every desk. They would steal hardware if theft were as loosely litigated. It doesn’t even matter that I won’t work with them – they steal copyrighted material regardless. I wouldn’t piss on ’em if they were on fire.

And the price continues to climb for we, the paying customers…

"johnboy" wrote in message

"Anderson" wrote in message

No, if PS 6 satisfies his needs and he doesn’t want to shell out the money for an unnecessary upgrade, then the best thing for him to do is get a copy of it from one of the many avenues available over the internet.

Bullshit. There is a limit – if someone cannot manage his own property, then at some point he should live in the real world, accept the consequences.

If there WERE consquences, then he should have to accept them. However, since it is 100% legal to acquire copies of software you own from other sources, there are no consquences. The only consquence is that he has to go thru the trouble of finding the software somewhere. In an alternate scenario, if he owned a license for PS6, and lost his CD, he could get a CD from his friend and use his own license, and he has done nothing wrong. Not according to the Feds, not according to Adobe, not according to anyone, except perhaps the people on this NG who seem to think it is a crime. It is not a crime, not in any way, shape, or form.

On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 10:42:36 -0400, "Anderson"
wrote:

"Got Whiz? Cheese that is…"
wrote in message

Why don’t you try making a back-up copy of your CDs to another CD. It is a lot cheaper and more practical that doing that to hard drives.
Why should Adobe care about Photoshop 6 and the fact that your original disc got damaged. They are quite honestly in the business to make money not to replace discs for 5+ year old software.

Because these things happen and it would not be a tremendous cost for them or any company to include backups that can be downloaded with valid registration codes. The physical media (i.e. CDs) could become costly, but not the bandwidth to download it the few times an actual legit person has a legitimate problem.

Oh, come on. A blank CD costs what? A decent one, about £1 a throw in the UK. We back up everything and only reinstall from the copies, never the originals, which are only used the first time to ensure that they’re OK.

—

Hecate – The Real One

Fashion: Buying things you don’t need, with money
you don’t have, to impress people you don’t like…

Are you crazy. The chanch of him getting caught is about zero.

On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 07:22:11 GMT, "Got Whiz? Cheese that is…" wrote:

But then if you get sewed, it could be expensive to explain why you were downloading the software. I am sure once they understand that you already own it and were simply trying to replace a lost disc that everything would be ok. But, the cost of the lawyers and everything to deal with that would be costly.

"Ronald" wrote in message

"jojobar" wrote in message

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

You could easily find an image of the CD from a file sharing network. Unethical to do so if you don’t own it, but I don’t see a reason why it should be illegal or "wrong" to do so if you actually own a copy.

I am sure that is what the people thought that the music industry sewed too.

"Donald Link" wrote in message

Are you crazy. The chanch of him getting caught is about zero.
On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 07:22:11 GMT, "Got Whiz? Cheese that is…" wrote:

But then if you get sewed, it could be expensive to explain why you were downloading the software. I am sure once they understand that you already own it and were simply trying to replace a lost disc that everything would be ok. But, the cost of the lawyers and everything to deal with that would be costly.

"Ronald" wrote in message

"jojobar" wrote in message

Thanks for the response.

Yes I am also thinking about it. However, I thought that it is a good idea to keep the photoshop 6.0 cd too.

You could easily find an image of the CD from a file sharing network. Unethical to do so if you don’t own it, but I don’t see a reason why it should be illegal or "wrong" to do so if you actually own a copy.

Got Whiz? Cheese that is… wrote:

I am sure that is what the people thought that the music industry sewed too.

The word is ‘sued’.

Cheers,
Nicholas Sherlock

I know. I like sewed better. It goes with the cheese better. 🙂

"Nicholas Sherlock" wrote in message

Got Whiz? Cheese that is… wrote:

I am sure that is what the people thought that the music industry sewed too.

The word is ‘sued’.

Cheers,
Nicholas Sherlock