Photoshop CS from Other Sources

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Amit_Maitra
Aug 31, 2004
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There are several internet sites where you can download Photoshop CS for less than $200. They allow only for downloads (no CDs) and they claim that they are cheap because THEY provide the upgrade and support. They do that not only with Photoshop CS but also with other s/w. You cannot register the Photoshop CS with Adobe, since they claim that registration is not necessary as they provide upgrade+support. One such site is <http://www.ibackups.net/> and there are others. These sites are also advertized on other forums. How legal is this?

Thanks for all info.

Amit
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r_harvey
Aug 31, 2004
Is this a topic for the FAQ? Regardless, somebody should write some succinct boilerplate with the words "If it sounds too good to be true…" in it. It should also mention that if you give these folks your credit card number, you’d best immediately contact your credit card company and cancel that number, ’cause the software seller is going to be running up quite a tab on it.

And, by the way, it’s all pirates and sleezeballs, there’s never an OEM version, and if you can’t register it, that’s because it’s not a legal copy.
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Grass_Hopper
Aug 31, 2004
It’s not.

The full version of PSCS is in the $650 price range. If you are getting it for significantly less, and you are not buying an academic version, it’s most likely a pirated copy.

Adobe provides their own updates and support.

Registration isn’t necessary, but it sure is a good idea!

Bottom line, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
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r_harvey
Aug 31, 2004
See also Photoshop CS from Other Sources <http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx?14@@.3bb5b459/0>
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Thomas_Ireland
Aug 31, 2004
Usually Bob edits the URL out of the message. maybe he just hasn’t see this one yet.

At any rate, It might be a good idea for Adobe to post something on their site about the cost of CS and that folk should avoid sites like the plague if they offer s/w for far less than the manufacturer.

It wouldn’t help everyone, but perhaps some.

Tom Ireland
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dave_milbut
Aug 31, 2004
moderator, delete the link in the original post!
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Amit_Maitra
Aug 31, 2004
There are several internet sites where you can download Photoshop CS for less than $200. They allow only for downloads (no CDs) and they claim that they are cheap because THEY provide the upgrade and support. They do that not only with Photoshop CS but also with other s/w. You cannot register the Photoshop CS with Adobe, since they claim that registration is not necessary as they provide upgrade+support. One such site is [Deleted URL] and there are others. These sites are also advertized on other forums. How legal is this?

Thanks for all info.

Amit
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BobLevine
Aug 31, 2004
I think Len or Ian beat me to it.

Bob
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artpictures
Aug 31, 2004
saying that i got a free full copy of ps6.0 with a £500 ($750) kodak camera,

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