For me ..well I guess the whole things just simply
needs to play out.. when it gets to the other side then I can make whatever
decisions I need to.. In the mean time I'm gonna do what I do best ...trying to
just be happy and making the best images I know how to make..
My own feelings regarding a few of the upsets that
occurred along the way with Adobe are really quite simple.. They were doing
business as usual but were fully aware that they were broken.. they made a few
moves.. but in the end realized that those moves would not really solve any
problems for them.. Most here probably think that Adobe came up with all this
new stuff by themselves.. That may be being a bit naive.. They had a lot of
help with their new business model. A few other companies had to go that way
also to solve a few very real issues with this type of business. Look at
AutoDesk...
Short story.. different but you'll get it.. One of
my vehicles is a Suburban..my trusty Suburban.. 1999 vintage. I was coming home
from doing a shoot in Wilsall MT and the crank broke.. blew the side of the
block out.. So totally trashed the motor.. So I figured it's time to get another
one.. easy call.. Sat down with the guys at the dealership.. When they gave me
the price of a replacement. I remember responding ..Hey guys I only want one of
these things you've given me a price for two of em, right? Well I did not
get a new Suburban that day that's for sure.. Started looking for a used motor..
To finish this tail I said screw it and bought a brand new motor, a raft of
other parts and 5800.00 later I'm driving a new old Suburban.. and I don't have
to worry about my dog screwing it up.. I guess ... what I'm trying to say is
when the shit hits then ..that's the time to deal with it.. no sense
getting an ulcer ahead of time.
jimbo
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim GoshornSent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 7:20 AMSubject: Re: [Digital BW] Photoshop Create Cloud program for photographers
On Nov 27, 2013, at 8:28 AM, jimbo wrote:So to close this I honestly get all the dis trust in Adobe.. but I don't feel it's well founded.. They as business owners get to choose their business model. We as consumers get to choose our suppliers and business partners.I agree with your logic and that's the way that I look at it myself. The real issue causing these conversations, I feel, is that Adobe mislead people into thinking that they would be able to upgrade to CS7 if they bought CS6 because Adobe was no longer going to allow upgrades from 2 versions back. All of a sudden, they sprung the cloud thing on us and people understandingly balked. Some of those people who really resented Adobe's actions started spreading fear and misinformation, which still lingers, in hopes of overturning the inevitable. While I am a member of the cloud, make no mistake, I don't like it but it is what it is and you go with it or not.It is far more productive to spend our energies discussing alternatives, exit strategies just in case and using the cloud.JimNo virus found in this message.
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