Will pc version of PS CS4 work on a Mac?

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dikjenkins1
Jan 1, 2009
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I own the pc version of Photoshop CS4. I’m about to switch to the Mac and would like to know if my software will fully function on a Mac machine.

I’m also thinking of installing Vista Ultimate 64-bit operating system on the Mac. Does CS4 have a 64 bit version?

Do I give up anything by running duel systems on a Mac?

Am I creating any performance issues on the Mac by running pc software? I would image I’m leaving the door open to viruses on the pc side of the Mac should I install Windows based programs.

What does it cost to exchange my recently purchased CS4 for Windows to a Mac version?

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Robert_Barnett
Jan 1, 2009
Why in gods name would you spend so much money on a Mac just to turn around and run Windows on it? Doesn’t make any sense. If you have the money for a Mac then make sure you have the money for the software for it that you want to use.

Robert
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John Joslin
Jan 1, 2009
If you run duel systems they’ll be fighting each other all the time. B)

Why not try dual systems?

However …

Adobe applications are tied to one OS or the other. You would need to do an exchange via Adobe customer service. But then it wouldn’t run on Windows.
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Bob Levine
Jan 1, 2009
You can switch to a Mac version for a nominal fee which can find out by calling Adobe. You’ll need to destroy the Windows media and uninstall it from any machine you have it on and fill out paper work attesting to that.

You don’t say which Mac you’re looking at. Some support Vista 64, some don’t. I’m running the 32 bit version of Vista on my Macbook using bootcamp so it’s a dual boot set up. For my use, running Windows in a virtual machine doesn’t make sense.

There is no 64 bit version of Photoshop for the Mac. If you want both Mac and Windows versions you’ll need to buy both.

Bob

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