Showing posts with label cloud based software. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloud based software. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Cloud Based Graphics Software Too Restrictive

 It has been many years now since Adobe has adopted the new cloud based software for their graphics programs. They no longer sell physical discs of their programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign among many others. These days users of these programs must use an online based subscription to access the Adobe Creative Suite. These subscriptions also must be upgraded which would require more money coming from the user's pocket. This can be a very frustrating issue especially for students and small businesses. Adobe no longer sells a perpetual license where the software is bought on a physical media with a one time payment to use the software indefinitely. This cloud based approach is a much more restrictive approach Adobe has taken which enables total control and more profit for the company. It is probable that big companies who use Adobe software will not have a problem using subscription cloud based software but the little guys will likely seek out cheaper or free alternatives for graphics software.