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	Sep 23 2009	JASON EMANUELSON While I want to be able to give five stars, this version of Photoshop is the absolute worst version since 1.5. It crashes more than every other application on the machine combined, even after disabling their so-called killer feature of OpenGL acceleration. Drag a layer, crash; come back from screen saver, crash; stretch a type box, crash; numerous other things, crash. Like others, it slows the machine down after long periods of time, fills the logs with stupid errors that are still unresolved from Adobe. Only thing Adobe offers for the log errors is to wipe it out and reinstall the suite. Apps are suppose to get better. Photoshop started going backwards at CS3. Anyone that needs stability needs to wait until the next version, because this is the polar opposite. Adobe has taken after their old nemesis Quark and spent more time on copy protection than stability of the application that built their company. Photoshop CS4 (11) will cost you tenfold more in time and frustration than you spent on the whole CS. (Version 11.0.1)		+1
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	Jul 3 2009	TOUGHLITTLEGRAPHIC I'll spare you the verbose on my lengthy history with adobe products and such. For those of you purchasing Photoshop CS4 extended for the first time you'll be impressed with what it can do and probably grow to love it. For the rest of us who are more familiar, save your money for CS5. Purchasing software upgrades has never been an issue especially if that software makes you money. That said, when the upgrade offers little true value for money you can't help feeling cheated. Regardless of platform arguments, I loathe the look and feel of the current release. I have a particular love of adobes time saving claims, I'd like to take advantage of them but am learning the new keyboard shortcuts. Adding a colour correction palette isn't a real feature. The 3D features are tragic, all the artists I know use proper 3D apps to create there work, render, then open in CS4 if they have to - they simply don't import any models. The overall stability of the product should be called into question. Doubtless it's a killer app, well honed and written by talented individuals. However this release already feels tired, poor value for money, moody, aimed at newcomers and with pitiful 3D tools not god enough for the high end market and not adaptive enough for the novice. Would I be surprised to see adobe release a 3D app soon or purchase an existing app? Not really, it's the only thing missing from the line up. (Version 11.0.1)		+1
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	Jan 20 2009	IAMDORIAN I have to agree with the complaints about constant upgrade and pricing policies. Digital 10 function caculators were once more than $250.00, and they're all but free, and Adobe's products cost the same as they did 25 years ago, but they are very sophisticated now. This means high development/maintenance costs. High costs are usually with professional level tools due to a smaller user base. Still, Adobe's monopoly is a bit hard to take. Photoshop is like Klenex® brand facial tissues. You'd think they might cut everyone a break, but this is unlikely. Those who control the stock aren't about to give up their profit so that we can all paint with pixels! "Global" recession and crashing economies will eventually level the playing field. What really irks me is Adobe's pro PC bias when cranking out their apps. CS2 was terribly buggy on Mac, and Adobe (this is policy, by the way) pretended nothing was wrong. If I had a nickel for every time a developer has told me that the problem I had was unique, and they'd never seen it before, I'd be bloody rich! I say with with some authority as I started using Photoshop Beta 0.84, and ended my beta testing on v. 2.15, after they denied a Ripping problem with clipping path nodes, and this went on for some two years! Of course there are a lot more buggy, ugly, virus-ridden PC computers out there than Macs due to a general lack of long range perspective on the part of consumers. Too bad. This makes life as a Mac user the life of an underdog. This is a choice. But Adobe has ket up Mac development, even though the Mac user base is much smaller now than the PC base. So, I think a small thanks is in order. Adobe take note. Mac users paid for your startup costs, and continue to suffer your PC-biases. Don't bite this hand that feeds you. All it takes is a cheap Indian or Chinese Photoshop-like competitive app, and you guys will be begging us to buy your products. Keep your perspective. Treat us nice and keep us loyal. Simple. (Version 11.0)		+13
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	Dec 12 2008	KHAMARA I've been using Photoshop since Photoshop 2.5 back in the day. Don't give me wrong I love Adobe and they created some awesome products, but as far as the price goes,it's really suck ass for po'folk like myself. I'm still using Photoshop 6.5 and it's work great. I don't see the use of purchase or upgrade to any new version. Come to think of it, Adobe really monopolized their softwares...I say screw them,let see if they still survive this recession ! (Version 1.0)		+7
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	Dec 12 2008	HIHAGEN I have used Adobe software since 1991 and Macromedia software since 1994 and I`ll have to say that these products are great. The only thing I am disappointed with is the support and the price policy. The activation system does not work for me and the upgrade cost is all way off. Any loyal customer pay way to much. With upgrade every 1-2 years (CS, CS1, CS2, CS3 and finally CS4) I am afraid to calculate the totalt upgrade cost I have paid for all the 6-7 applications I own. I am also concerned about the built-in update solution and the way that all the Adobe software freezes while trying to quit. (Version 1.0)		+11
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	Apr 29 2008	ANANCON Ive tried Photoshop CS3 now and am very dissatisfied. Photoshop gets bigger and bigger, and most innovations are the usual steps of image editing, just combined into what they call "big groundbreaking new features". I dont know any reason to buy every few month a new version of this 2D-image editing app, - what great improvements do it get for my money except for always having the newest version? I have to buy a new mac with every photoshop version, that helps appleadobe, but what are my benefits? It gets more bugs and is bloated and slower and slower with every version, and is far away now from the fast and simple task of 2D-image-editing/designing. Im a photographer and graphicdesigner and work in this business since 20 years now. Ive made high-professionell retouching on Macs with 200 Mhz, and now with 2x2000 Mhz, but overall it needs the same time to finish my work. I really dont see any benefits in my daily tasks with this new version and the last 2 versions. Since the invention of layers in 1994 and the actions in 1996, what really big invention happened since then, what made my daily work easier? Yes, the textfunctions where overhauled in 1999 and the vector elements of the same year where really usefull in some situations, but then? Yes, some gimmicks and many timeconsuming kiddythings popped up here and there in the app, but for serious work, what was better? For me photoshop was ready with version 5.5, if you wanted vector-editing, version 7 was your one, but now, what happened the last years? And if youve made all needed configurations, configured your workspace, the brushes, styles, curves, and the like, and everything is set up the way you want it, its individuell and "your photoshop" then, what happens? Yes, a new photoshop version is on the market, - you cant win this race. That all is not about good or better or faster image-editing, its just about money. I have to pay the updates for 6 machines, 6 mac-workstations. May wife was right, lets make fine holidays instead, and thats what we are doing, sorry Bruce Citizen, sorry Steve Jobs, Im not your dairy cow anymore, it took me some time, but I think Im to old to not understand your moneygrubbing tricks. So, no new mac, no new adobe app the next three years, and believe me, my work will continue as usual... (Version 10.0.1)		+9
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Jul 28 2009

NIGEL2112 Just an observation: Are we not grown ups here?

If we don't like the price we should all stick with what we've got.

I don't write reviews of the new BMW 328i saying how it's heavier than the older models and more complex and expensive, I keep my old car!

In my case with Adobe I'm on CS2. It was expensive but worth every penny.

It's been rock solid and fast and it's paid my mortgage more than once.

But I will also wait for CS5, just to send a message. If it's another dot update like CS4 was I'll hold out for CS6...
(Version 11.0.1)

	Nov 16 2007	M85 It was zippy using the in-program updater (under PS's help menu) but then it failed to actually install. Maybe one of you will have better luck. (Version 10.0.1)		0
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	Nov 16 2007	MARKOH The most significant fixes in this update include the following: the speed of moving objects contained within multiple layer sets has been improved; converting images to CMYK using certain profiles no longer results in black files; the Save for Web feature now includes an option to Include XMP (metadata) in the settings menu within the main Save for Web interface, making the existing capability easier to access; when using Save For Web with Include XMP enabled, all XMP data is now included in the optimized file; print color matching has been improved; and images saved as DICOM and reopened in Photoshop CS3 are no longer corrupted on PowerPC-based Macs. (Version 10.0.1)		+1
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	Jan 2 2007	DOUG S. Personally I welcome this latest version Photoshop. The UI changes alone are enough of a reason to get it. The only bug I've noticed is the brush-size. Yeah, the circle goes away but you still have the cross-hair which means you can still see where it is. For brush adjustments you just have to guess at the size and test. But for UI changes, the new menu system works great. It does take a little getting used to, but once you are used to it it's fantastic. There are also new viewing modes like the ability to have it optimise the amount of your canvas that is in the window based on your palettes. There are other little additions to like Smart Filters (a long way in coming and very much appreciated) and a complete rebuild of the Brightness and Contrast adjustment window that makes it actually useful! Not to mention other little additions to make your life easier across the board. At the end, for a beta, this is one solid program, especially for a beta. I have had no problems running it, no crashes or errors at all. I've already switched over to using it and my primary graphics program. If nothing else the public beta release has made me want the full Creative Suite to be UB all the more! (Version CS3b)		0
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	Dec 18 2006	ARGLBORPS I got the new number from there it won't accept that number either. Meh. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 16 2006	D9 Hey, those trying to use their CS2 serial number, you've got to get a new number. If you read the download page where it stated which versions we allowed to use this beta, it provides a link to a CS3 serial number generator form. You need to have your CS2 number to get the new one. The link is: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=labs%5Fphotoshop%5Fsn / (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 16 2006	GIRAFFE6044 Great Glimps at what is coming up from Adobe! CS3 runs very fast (1 bounce on MBP) overall layout is clean and much friendlier (although will take some getting used to) Remeber this is BETA and does have bugs. To say this is a poor product when Adobe is just showing us a beta is just plane dumb. (Version CS3b)		-2
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	Dec 16 2006	SMPDIGITAL Don't waste 600MB of your bandwith and time, the brush size dissapears from the screen when increasing/decreasing it. Just a few GUI makeup (very dissapointing for two years of development), the tools are the same, only plug-in-like enhancements from CS2. Intel speed? yes it's fast but unusable because of the brush bug, only works under rosetta. (Version CS3b)		+1
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Dec 16 2006

NEUTRALZONE Congratulations, you just proved that you don't read release notes or new features lists on numerous websites.
(Version CS3b)

	Dec 16 2006	MIXEL Well.. WOW. Finally after 2 CS versions which had little to no features that helped me over those in 7, along comes CS3 (well, almost!) which tonnes of stuff I really wanted. Universal is a biggie, but there are a load of other things too like a nice new selection system. A definite update for me. :) (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 16 2006	ERICOB Well, after TWENTY MONTHS of development (two full years, by the time it finally is actually available)... this is not very impressive. When Adobe finally ships it, I will of course upgrade. But only because I HAVE to. Where hast competition flown? Boring boring boring. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	TIM27 Is there anything cool in it worth downloading it for? Other than being universal? (Version CS3b)		+1
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Dec 15 2006

NEUTRALZONE http://www.photoshopuser.com/cs3/sk_features.html

and

http://www.photoshopcafe.com/cs3/

for a start.
(Version CS3b)

	Dec 15 2006	THREEDEE912 Remember guys: this version of PS CS3 is a BETA. Just a TEST version with some bugs still in it. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	JDUB800 For those with serial number problems, there's a link from the download page that allows you to generate a valid CS3 serial in exchange for a valid CS2 one...HTH (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	MAC0852 CS3 Beta Won't accept my vaild sCCS2 serial number... bummer (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	MATHIAS PS CS3 runs >>a lot (Version CS3b)		-1
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Dec 16 2006

D9 Is that Windows XP or Windows Vista?

My conspiracy theory all along has been that CS3 has been targeted towards Vista.

/
(Version CS3b)

	Dec 15 2006	ISLANDMACMAN So far it's amazing - very fast the way CS2 should've been. There are some color issues, as well as erroneous 'not enough memory' issues on some filters (pattern maker) But did I mention this is fast? (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	BASTIBENSE Aw com'on. Don't be stupid. GIMP doesn't even handle proper CMYK separations and channels. pfft. (Version CS3b)		+1
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	Dec 15 2006	URSAMAJOR42 Don't bother downloading this if you don't already own CS2 as a CS2 serial number is required for the beta to work past 2 days... Just Great for those of us who held off buying CS2 waiting for a UB version! (Version CS3b)		+1
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	Dec 15 2006	ZANGIEF Why buy Photoshop if GIMP is free and open-source? The answer: You shouldn't. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	RICKEY939 I love it so far; however, it doesn't recognize my CS2 serial number. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	SULEIMAN FINALLY! This one is the UB version of Photoshop CS that offers blazing speed in comparison to the Rosetta CS2 version. My only hope is that other cash cows in Adobe's arsenal, like Illustrator and Dreamweaver MX, hasten to follow suit. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Dec 15 2006	HEFF Extremely pleased with the new release... loads faster than iTunes. I'd highly recommend running your installed copy of Photoshop CS3 through "Trimthefat" if you're on an intel; it increased my load speeds significantly and cut the installation file down from 245MB to 132MB. (Version CS3b)		-1
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	Nov 9 2006	AIKOUSHA Though PS is pretty much a necessity in some of the newer work I'm doing (mainly because it has no real competition), I find I still have to use Graphic Converter at college. Why? Because I am doing a lot of stuff for web-work. So, even though the program is set not to add anything to the saved images, why does a .png image (or even .gif and .bmp images) that should be represented by about 300 bytes, end up as 44K on the Mac? No one in the classroom has been able to stop this. So, if you want web ready graphics, I guess you need another program. BTW, the same images fed through Graphic Converter, do come out the proper size, i.e., 4K. Pretty f'd up, if you ask me. (Version 9.0.2)		0
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Dec 15 2006

M PREWITT Are you using the "Save for Web" feature? It sounds like you are dealing with the icon preview, which takes up some space. You can also use a program like the free CocoThumbX to remove the icons, which should trim the size down to the raw image data. Using "Save for Web" should prevent the preview icon from being added.
(Version CS3b)

Dec 15 2006

ARVIDTP Also for PNGs, PNGCrusher or another similar utility even shaves a few hundred bytes off most PNGs saved from Photoshop's "save for web" feature.
(Version CS3b)

	Sep 14 2006	ETNIER OH: found this in the release notes: "This 9.0.2 update replaces an earlier version that was briefly distributed via the Adobe Update Manager. This revised update addresses an issue discovered in the earlier release that could cause a crash when printing on systems running Mac OS 10.2.x or 10.3.x. If you previously installed the earlier 9.0.2 update and are affected by that issue, please re-install Photoshop CS2, then apply this update. If you are running Mac OS 10.4 or later, there is no need to reinstall & apply the update. 1. Quit Photoshop CS2. 2. Move any personal files that you want to save from the Applications/Adobe Photoshop CS2 folder. 3. Delete the Applications/Adobe Photoshop CS2 folders and its contents. 4. Empty the trash. 5. Run the Photoshop CS2 installer. 6. Run the Photoshop 9.0.2 update." (Version 9.0.2)		+1
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	Sep 14 2006	ETNIER This is a completely baffling release. My installation of Photoshop CS2 is at 9.0.2 already. The updater utility says no update is needed. The file referenced here, upon launch, fails to recognize my installed version of PS CS2/ So just what's the point here????????? (Version 9.0.2)		-1
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	Sep 14 2006	SUPER_A Are you serious, no intel version yet?! Amazing. ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/photoshop/mac/cs2/ps902.dmg (Version 9.0.2)		0
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Sep 14 2006

KRAIZED Why are you complaining about a non-intel version. Everyone knows intel compatibility is not due until CS3 is out.
(Version 9.0.2)

Sep 14 2006

YUNFAT Until CS3 is out... what about other developers who have all made the transition? Are they morons? Adobe is merely a lazy money grubbing sloth who cares little for the customers who actually paid $699 to fund the digital revolution they are now reaping the benefits of. Boo... hiss! Down with companies who are arrogant and use their monopolies to leverage ever increasing profits at the expense of honest people who have already "bought into" their broken system.
(Version 9.0.2)

Sep 14 2006

KRAIZED Transitioning the entire CS product line is no easy task. Its not simply a case of ticking that check box in X Code. For a start CS needs to be ported to X Code in the first place.
(Version 9.0.2)

	May 16 2006	3ABNPUB Photoshop is the best for pro users, probably overkill (or even intimidating/unfriendly) for casual users. If you don't need its pro features, get Photoshop Elements instead. I find that Photoshop does exactly what I want, most of the time. All the tools work great, and offer a high degree of precision to accomplish what the user needs to do. It has gotten a bit bloated over the years, and it seems like Adobe's innovation and striving for perfection has slowed a bit. For example, the filter set has been virtually unchanged for the last 3 or 4 versions ... which is unfortunate because filters are a significant part of Photoshop's functionality. (Version 9.0.1 (9.0.1x294))		-1
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	May 16 2006	UZOMBIE Why doesn't Adobe's Updater even recognize this update exists? Oh, I know, because Adobe is so self-centered it forgot its roots in the mac! Leave the mac behind! Write bloatedware! Forget updates, make 'em upgrade! Buy up the competition! (Freehand=monopoly! CorelDraw is DOA) Get Adobe off Apple's Board of Directors! (Version 9.0.1 (9.0.1x294))		0
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May 18 2006

NEUTRALZONE Crazy post there. Your conspiracy theory doesn't explain why Adobe Lightroom came out on the Mac first and Windows users are still screaming about why they haven't gotten a beta yet.

And you suggest that Adobe leave Apple's board of directors. Yeah, that'll increase Apple's influence on Adobe. And Adobe isn't even on Apple's board of directors. What are you talking about?
(Version 9.0.1 (9.0.1x294))

	May 16 2006	TTLCNTRLPRINT Simply the best image editing software on the planet. This latest update to CS2 is much more responsive too. totalcontrolprint (Version 9.0.1 (9.0.1x294))		-1
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	May 16 2006	MICKY1 Deutsch: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/photoshop/mac/cs2/ps901_de.dmg (Version 9.0.1 (9.0.1x294))		0
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	May 16 2006	MICKY1 Why can't Adobe release updates for all languages at the same time? (Version 9.0.1 (9.0.1x294))		0
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	Apr 15 2006	ARES Gets slower and slower. I hate the new layer window (it was faster to link layers in Photoshop 7 and CS 1), a big design flaw imo. On the other hand, magnetic layers work very well. A couple of improvments but it does not worth the upgrade if you have CS 1 (features 2/5 and value 1/5). It is too slow even on the last G4. BTW, instead of writing a stupid registration system, Adobe'd better port a UB version of Photoshop. (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		+1
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	May 18 2005	ANONYMOUS As well as the other comments people have made there is the fact that BRIDGE won't even begin to list all the images before it shuts down. We got 7.1 , how about 9.1 ? (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		0
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	May 13 2005	ANONYMOUS This download is very difficult to get. I've tried several times to download this demo and haven't been able to. I am fed up with Adobe! I ordered CS2 and it's been several weeks now, and I still haven't received the software. They first sent the CS2 CD to the wrong address! I will no longer deal with Adobe and will go to outside sources/catalogs to get future upgrades. I would advise everyone else to do the same. (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		0
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May 26 2005

ANONYMOUS How can you justify giving the software a one-star rating when you haven't even used it yet?

I'm sorry to hear you've had problems receiving your order, but if you feel compelled to share your experiences why not post a Comment rather than a Review. Thanks!
(Version 9.0 (9.0x196))

	May 10 2005	DON adobe have to clear the bugs for CS2. CS2not fully sucess. CS1 is better (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		0
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	Apr 30 2005	MAX It just keeps getting slower and slower, and I'm on a new dual G5. When are they really going to improve this dinosaur of software? I see no point to this purchase other than being forced to do so by Adobe. I have a wish list of things I really want out of PS that I have carried around since PS 5... and from that list, the only thing they added was Spell Check.. woooo. How about something really useful for us Web designers, like object oriented graphics and linking... you make one change to the document and it updates across your entire project. I simple thing to add to make the software so much more powerful, seems like an obvious needed feature! When are you going to get it Adobe?!? Save me time, make powerful software that actually works!!!! (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		0
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	Apr 29 2005	ANONYMOUS I fail to see anything innovative about CS2 that makes it work the cost of the upgrade. I still use 7.0 at home, and while I enjoy using CS at work (mostly because they fixed a few glaring bugs -- most notibly, the fact that "Save for web" actually remembers your settings from session to session), I don't really see much of a difference. CS2 just as a bit more bloat -- nothing really new or wonderful. I know it's a terrible business model, but it would be nice to see companies like Adobe stop adding garbage to their software, kick back, and release GASP updates and (more importantly) bug-fixes to the existing version for GASP free, instead of charging you the upgrade price just to fix a bug or two... (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		0
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	Apr 29 2005	ANONYMOUS "an exciting combination of revolutionary new features and next-generation enhancements" Man - I can't even tell you how long I've been waiting for that! It'll be nice to finally get some work done, knowwhaddamean? (Version 9.0 (9.0x196))		0
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	Nov 16 2004	ANONYMOUS CS is not very good but the next update will be worse. Then we'll learn to like CS. Maybe they will scan more crap to make it slower, like pennies or some secret code hidden in Playboy pics. L-a-m-e-r-s... (Version 1.0)		0
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Apr 29 2005

ANONYMOUS You don't know what the heck you're talking about. Here's just one or many similar reviews that talks about what a big upgrade it is.

http://www.outbackphoto.com/workflow/wf_73/essay.html

If you can't find value in it, you are probably not the target market. Kind of like, if you aren't a brain surgeon, all the medical equipment in the operating room looks like a pile of useless gadgets to you.

I find performance to be quite acceptable on a single 1.25 GHz G4 (PowerBook).
(Version 9.0 (9.0x196))

	Oct 26 2004	ANONYMOUS How good or bad photoshop is is largely irrelevant. There is no other professional-level image processing tool on the open market. (Version 1.0)		0
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Apr 29 2005

ANONYMOUS Actually, both Graphic Converter, Painter and Canvas work pretty well and if you get familiar enough with them they can do almost anything that Photoshop can do.
(Version 9.0 (9.0x196))

Apr 29 2005

NICHOLAS ADAMS actually... the GIMP does come very close to Photoshop. As well as Graphic Converter. Don't get me wrong, I'm not dissing Photoshop, I actually love it. I say Graphic Converter before of the *amount* of files that you can read/write. It's enormous. The GIMP, being open source, which is wonderful in itself, has more features than I've found, and used, but because I come from Photoshop, it's a little hard to learn everything in one day, but it is pretty good. Photoshop only comes for Mac/Win, but the GIMP, being opensource, is available to multiple platforms, and Linux distros.
(Version 9.0 (9.0x196))

	Apr 27 2004	DISAPPOINTED I have used Photoshop since 3.0 Enjoyed and used all of the upgrades until CS. I took it off and reinstalled 7.0. I have a power pc with 2g of memory and still CS is slow and will not accept large scanned files. This is not an upgrade but a downgrade. Still going to stay with 7.0 (Version 1.0)		0
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	Apr 2 2004	ANONYMOUS Despite the stupid Adobe policy, it is the best tool. Ergonomy, stability, power. And the OS X version is better than Windows Adobe CS. (Version 1.0)		0
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	Mar 18 2004	ANONYMOUS The best out there..... (Version 1.0)		0
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	Mar 12 2004	PB Color matching photos doesn't work for me and neither does their replace color option in spite of following the help. There is no support for the trial versions so i guess they don't get my money this time. (Version 1.0)		0
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	Feb 28 2004	ANONYMOUS Call it 7.5 :-) Good suite but unpolished. The bank stuff is sooooooo stupid. There is a patch for Windows and it slows down the app. I think Photoshop 7 is more efficient. CS is pretty good but it is not great. B+ (Version 1.0)		0
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	Jan 14 2004	ANONYMOUS Adobe put this spyware inside and now they say they don't know how it works 8-/ Never trust them again! I understand why CS is sooo slow. (Version 1.0)		0
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	Jan 12 2004	ANONYMOUS "Adobe Systems Inc. acknowledged yesterday it had added technology to its popular Photoshop graphics software at the request of government regulators and bankers to prevent consumers from making copies of the world's major currencies." And if I need this illustration for a publication or a game, how can I do? These stupid corporates can't stop real thiefs, but they are good to limit users. By the way Photoshop CS is slow on a Mac, slow on a PC. Bullshit. Add a category Greed : 5/5 (Version 1.0)		0
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	Dec 26 2003	CHRIS Photoshop CS is another good update from Adobe. I don't think it's greedware as another user stated...it has some excellent tools for motion graphic designers...print designers, and photographers. I have to admit that CS isn't a MAJOR UPDATE as adobe states...but if you're so inclined, it's worth it to stay on top. Obviously, the letters "CS" were designed to join the party with Macromedia and their "MX" brand...CS is in my mind is more like photoshop 7.5 - not a groundbreaking update... (Version 1.0)		0
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	Dec 13 2003	GARY Right: Based on all that 48 bit color they shoot (or scan). Oops. Forgot. It's just 24 bit color that interpolated to make them think it's 48 bit. Look at the color spaces. Look at the output and proofing devices and decide for yourself. Also 48 bit, even if it were real, is WAY overkill for offset printing or for work destined to be viewed on computer or video monitors. Gary (Version 1.0)		0
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	Dec 13 2003	ALDORR i'm sure the reason it is being reposted is because it is the first time that the demo is available... (Version 1.0)		0
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	Dec 13 2003	ANONYMOUS I don't know which 99% Gary is talking about, but 99% of professional photographers will certainly find 16-bit editing extremely useful. When combined with built-in RAW support and other photography-centric tools, it's a very nice update. That said, I have no idea why MacUpdate is posting this now. The software has been available for a month. : ) (Version 1.0)		0
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Dec 13 2003

STITCH Well they are posting it because ITS THE DEMO THATS BEING RELEASED.
(Version 1.0)

	Dec 13 2003	GARY As a practical matter, this offers almost nothing for experienced users over version 7. 16 bit support is probably the most significant advance technically but meaningless for 99.9% of real world uses. Don't get me wrong. I like Photoshop a lot. But this is just greedware and can be skipped unless you want to donate your hard earned money to Adobe. (Version 1.0)		0
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