OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

[Craig Ede]

I would expect view ceasing support as something quite different than
turning off access to a license. We'll have to see how that plays out.

Craig 

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Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 4:08 AM
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Subject: RE: OT: Corporate madness - Adobe software to be subscription only

Craig Ede wrote:


> Your point about ownership is well taken. However, having a disk does 
> mean that you have access to a given software package you can count on 
> (and not some changing version of it). Also, given that license, they 
> cannot revoke your ability of use the software in that state, and they 
> have certain obligations to make sure you are able to do that (i.e. they
can't simply turn of your license at their end on a whim).
> Obviously, they can turn off support at some point.
> 
> Or maybe I am wrong about their responsibilities. I'd love to hear 
> more info on this topic.

The FM9 license states that ' you acknowledge that any obligation Adobe may
have to support the previous version(s) may end upon the availability of the
upgrade or update.' IANAL, but to me that implies they can turn off your
license once a new version is available. 

Adobe's track record isn't that bad: activation for Frame 9 is still
available, and when they closed down the activation for CS2, they provided a
download for a version that doesn't need activation. 


Harro de Jong