Adobe have decided to offer Aussies the chance to subscribe to their popular and expensive software products, such as Adobe CS3 (Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illusrator, etc).
A discussion was raging on the Port80 forums about how expensive the software is, and how to get it cheaper, when suddenly a representative from Adobe decided to join in on the discussion and tell everyone about the subscription model.
According to Matt Voerman from Adobe:
…we choose to call it a Software Subscription
FWIW we Aussies are in a unique position to take advantage of this offer – as it’s initially only being trialed/offered down here in Australia (a dipping the toe in the water so to speak).
Adobe’s of the opinion that this software model may appeal to a number of customers at a number of levels. For example, you may only require a license to see you through a particular project (say a couple of months). As such, this option will will save you a significant amount on the full-price license purchase.
Another advantage is that if you sign up for a 12 month subscription and we release a minor (or major) update during said 12 months – say for example…oh…I don’t know…CS4 *wink wink*
You’re entitled to a free upgrade!
So if you’re interested – Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium Subscription Edition is currently available, for AU$129 per month for a 12-month contract, or AU$199 month-to-month.
You can purchase it online here from our local store, or there are a few well known (software) retailers around who are also offering it off the shelf.
You can check out the full Port80 Discussion here, and there’s more information on the subscription model from Adobe here.
