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8 Replies Last post: Apr 9, 2006 6:17 PM by kdawg55

kdawg55

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Apr 6, 2006

Apr 6, 2006 7:54 AM

Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

I read in the latest issue that there are some problems involving the new Intel Macs & Adobe's Creative Suite 2 Apps. I am looking to purchase some iMacs this summer and run the applications on them.

What kind of problems am I looking at??
Thanks

griffman

8,056 posts since
Jan 9, 2001

1. Apr 6, 2006 9:46 AM

in response to: kdawg55

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

Well, the only "problem" I'm aware of is that Adobe's apps aren't Universal yet, meaning they run in Rosetta and suffer about a 50% speed hit for doing so. I tested CS2 on my mini in Rosetta, and it ran fine, albeit somewhat slowly.

Adobe isn't expected to have a new version until late 2006 or early 2007, based on what's been said...

-rob.

PeterG

928 posts since
Jan 17, 2005

2. Apr 6, 2006 1:48 PM

in response to: griffman

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

Rob,

Do you, or anyone else know how InDesign CS, version 3.0.1 works with the new intel Macs?
Will it load correctly on the intel Mac?

My software is basically Apples iLife, MS Office:mac X. Except for InDesign.

I'm using OS 10.3.9 on a iMac G4. Obviously the PPC.

Peter

Thanks

griffman

8,056 posts since
Jan 9, 2001

3. Apr 6, 2006 2:03 PM

in response to: PeterG

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

If there's a demo, I'll download it and try it

-rob.

griffman

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Jan 9, 2001

4. Apr 6, 2006 3:38 PM

in response to: griffman

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

I found a demo for version 4.0, it seems to run perfectly fine. I can't test 3.0.1, but I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't work.

-rob.

PeterG

928 posts since
Jan 17, 2005

5. Apr 6, 2006 4:05 PM

in response to: griffman

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

Rob,

I don't know how often you get thanked but thank you for taking the time and effort to demo my question.

Questions, answers and the effort (like you gave) by many on this site is what keeps me coming back to Macworld.

It has pushed me a little closer to getting a MBP.

Peter

kdawg55

7 posts since
Apr 6, 2006

6. Apr 9, 2006 2:03 PM

in response to: griffman

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

Thank You very much for the response!!
To extend the question,
1. Would you suggest waiting to purchase the Adobe CS2 Suite until it becomes universal?
2.Do think Adobe might make this a downloadable fix for pre-universal purchasers once the issue is resolved?
I know its a tough question to answer but any help is more than appreciated!!

Thank You once again for your help!!!!

griffman

8,056 posts since
Jan 9, 2001

7. Apr 9, 2006 2:25 PM

in response to: kdawg55

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

It's my understanding that the Universal version will be the next major release, i.e. CS3. So, no, I don't think it will be downloadable. It's apparently a major rewrite of their codebase to go Universal.

As to when to buy, that really depends on when you need it

-rob.

kdawg55

7 posts since
Apr 6, 2006

8. Apr 9, 2006 6:17 PM

in response to: griffman

Re: Intel Macs & Adobe CS2

I see, I see,
You have been exceptionally helpful Rob. Thanks again for taking the time to answer my questions!!

Kris

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