[doublerebel]

Adobe CC is far cheaper than buying the full version every couple years. If you don't need the latest features, GIMP is very comprehensive and free.

I have both and I get what I pay for in both cases.

[gavazzy]

> Adobe CC is far cheaper than buying the full version every couple years.

Many people wouldn't buy the newest version that only included 1 or 2 extra "features". No longer can you buy Photoshop and use it for 5 years.

[doublerebel]

You're preaching to the choir. I've been involved in professional graphic design for over a decade. The vast majority of professionals get a better deal using Adobe CC.

As consumers we don't have any right to demand software at whatever price point we want.

Only non-professionals have a hard time justifying the low monthly price. For them there are plenty of other competitive options. No one is forcing you to buy Photoshop -- use one of the other tools available.

As software developers we should all be able to understand: pay the price for the professional software, or if you think you can do it better, write a competitor.

[detaro]

For some product combinations. For others it has gotten way more expensive, esp. if you skipped versions before.