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Author:  Marcus [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:59 pm ]
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For all you folks complaining 'bout not having powerful software to edit pictures of your guitar, now is your chance!

It sounds like Adobe is giving away Photoshop CS2 (most current version is CS6) for FREE. CS2 isn't the most powerful version of photoshop, but it will certainly get the job done.

I (or my wife, *cough*) found the story here: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/01/grab-photoshop-and-cs2-for-absolutely-free-right-now/

The story links you here: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?pid=4485850&e=cs2_downloads

The download site appears to be down at the moment, but I am sure it will clear up later today.

Thought ya'll might like to know.
Author:  jfmckenna [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 4:22 pm ]
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WOW lol interesting. I still use CS2 Professionally here at work, time to ask the boss for an upgrade!
Author:  Colin S [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:15 pm ]
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I'm currently using CS6 for my photos but A free CS2 would be a no brainer. Just get it.

Colin
Author:  Fred Tellier [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:58 pm ]
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On the same adobe page is a download for Audition for anyone wanting the best program for FFT plotting of tap tones.
Fred
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:03 pm ]
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I think you meant "Audition", Fred.
Author:  theguitarwhisperer [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:19 pm ]
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So what is Audition? It has the spectral analyzer software? Does it average multiple samples ?
Author:  Marcus [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:33 pm ]
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Todd Stock wrote:
Does this run under current intel Mac OS?


It should, yes.


Looks like the page is active now. Also, they are giving away the entire Creative Suite. This includes Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, etc.
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:42 pm ]
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Audition is a full fledged multi-track audio editing program similar to Pro Tools. It has lots of analysis capability and some great built in editing for removing anomalies, as well as all of the effects, etc required for professional recording and mastering.
Author:  theguitarwhisperer [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:24 am ]
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I downloaded Audition.

It won't let me install the software without a serial number, normally included with the software box.

Software companies sometimes don't sell cd's or disks anymore, they sell a download license.

Apparently this is a backdoor link to the download page.

Anybody been able to install anything successfully?
Author:  DennisK [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:09 am ]
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The serial numbers are on the page, right next to each installer link. I've got Photoshop and Premiere done, now downloading Audition bliss

Many thanks for the heads up on this, Marcus [:Y:]
Author:  Edzard [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:09 am ]
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The Mac version works only on (older) Mac's(Power PC).




Kind regards,



Edzard
Author:  Mattia Valente [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:11 am ]
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It'll get the job done, but it's a little on the ridiculous side and total overkill for basic editing of photographs. Illustrator's the fun option for designing guitars in 2D, since vector based is what you want there..
Author:  mqbernardo [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 4:39 am ]
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thanks for the suppa-tip Marcus!
Author:  Goodin [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:45 am ]
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It doesn't work for Windows 7?
Author:  mqbernardo [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:05 am ]
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Goodin wrote:
It doesn't work for Windows 7?

works here.
Author:  Pat Foster [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:27 am ]
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Works on Macs up to and including 10.6.

Pat
Author:  Marcus [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:24 am ]
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Todd Stock wrote:
Todd Stock wrote:
Yup...no-go on Macs after OS Lion (no hooks in the OS for the PowerPC code). Fortunately, have CS6 on the Win7 PC...unfortunately, it's a Win 7 machine.


Just commenting on my aversion to Windows/Window machines (Windows 8 has one window...so really 'Window 8' or 'Window Ate (All My Other Windows)')...

Also...should have said 'no-go on Macs with Lion or later'...Rosetta support removed with Lion, so PowerPC software lost default support.


Sorry fellas, I wasn't aware of that it doesn't work with newer Macs.

Also, as it turns out. It wasn't Adobe's intention to give the software away for free (see quote from adobe below). However, the website is still live, sitting there with Download links with valid serial numbers next to them, on Adobe's own servers. I found this out last night and figured someone of you may want to know.

Quote:
You have heard wrong! Adobe is absolutely not providing free copies of CS2!

What is true is that Adobe is terminating the activation servers for CS2 and that for existing licensed users of CS2 who need to reinstall their software, copies of CS2 that don’t require activation but do require valid serial numbers are available. (Special serial numbers are provided on the page for each product download.)

You are only legally entitled to download and install with that serial number if you have a valid license to the product!
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:43 pm ]
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So does this mean what you all downloaded does not work?
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:00 pm ]
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How strange! They put it out on the public web, add the serials, allow anybody to download, then say you cannot do it. That's gonna work.
Author:  Marcus [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:07 pm ]
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Mike O'Melia wrote:
How strange! They put it out on the public web, add the serials, allow anybody to download, then say you cannot do it. That's gonna work.


It works well!

And by working well I mean it installed and works just great on my laptop laughing6-hehe
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:07 pm ]
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Weird. You look at all the posts on the web since then and it says Adobe shut it down. But it is clearly not shut down. I do not get it. What are they up to? Publicity?
Author:  Mike OMelia [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:18 pm ]
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Marcus wrote:
Mike O'Melia wrote:
How strange! They put it out on the public web, add the serials, allow anybody to download, then say you cannot do it. That's gonna work.


It works well!

And by working well I mean it installed and works just great on my laptop laughing6-hehe


Any files dissapearing? People getting strange emails from you? ;-)
Author:  nyazzip [ Wed Jan 09, 2013 12:54 am ]
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wow ! thank you. it works! as others said, it is overkill for most people, but i enjoy photography and photo editing a lot, so....
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