Attention all Adobe users! Big changes are happening to the software you can and can’t use. But what exactly are these changes, how will they affect you, and what’s behind them? Last week, Adobe Creative Cloud users received emails stating that they were no longer licensed to use anything but the most recent versions of the software. This means that older versions, including CS 6, are no longer available for download. Adobe claims that this change is to focus on the latest two major releases of Creative Cloud applications, but users are skeptical. In fact, Adobe customer support has hinted that those who continue to use older versions may face legal action. So, what’s really going on? It turns out that Dolby has filed a legal complaint against Adobe for abuse of licensing agreements. Dolby licenses technologies for use in Adobe’s software and is compensated based on the number of users. However, Adobe has allegedly failed to share its records with Dolby, leading to a breach of contract. As a result, Adobe is limiting the available versions of its software. This change will affect not only professionals who rely on older versions to avoid bugs and broken features, but also those who can’t afford the monthly subscription prices. If these changes go through, Adobe will undoubtedly see falling sales figures. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
