Adobe are getting a bit of flack lately over their software pricing policy, specifically the price difference between the US and Europe. It’s not without justification.
Take a look at this price comparison chart on amanwithapencil.com.
In the case of the latest release of Creative Studio Design Premium (CS3), there’s up to a 1000 dollars in the difference, between the UK and the US.
If you feel strongly about this, there’s a petition to the European Commission you can sign… there are already over 10,000 signatures.
I’m currently using a very old copy of Elements 2.0, which I got bundled with a scanner I bought a few years ago. As you can see in the post below; I’m not adverse to doing the odd digital composite or just generally playing around with the software… No doubt about it, Adobe make great software. Doing a full upgrade of my software to something a little more pro and up to date has been on the cards for a while now… but my wallet just can’t make it that far… especially when a new camera beckons…
So, will Adobe listen, and start playing fair…? Who knows? If they do, there’s a good chance that I’ll break open my piggy bank… and send a few euro their way.
