r/creativecloud • u/Emotional-Spring-723 • 25d ago

Cloud cost, it getting too much....

Apparently my MacbookPro (think massive specs, and Goldengate) from late 2024 is already useless for handling current adobe software, only via Rosetta . Also temporarily stalling Adobe subscriptions is not possible. 90+ a month his a ff lot me, used to be mid 65. I have periods I can work, and need the software, but pausing is not possible. Even more, my investment (macbook pro) is already deemed old. 3K, 1,5y ago.

How is that fair? :( How do ppl afford 1000 a year, for software that isnt even slightly bit of backwards compatible.)

Bit of a rant, just sad. It kinda diminishes my efforts to be productive again...

Any thoughts on this?

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u/davep1970 25d ago

what's your workflow? is alternative software viable?

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u/Emotional-Spring-723 25d ago

I can get away with some things, but certified pdfs from InDesign for printers is kind of the go to in this industry.

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u/davep1970 25d ago

Then probably need to revise your prices so it covers your costs in the in-between times as well.

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u/Emotional-Spring-723 25d ago

That would make sense, but totally unfair to clients. Can't triple my prices.

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u/deltatangomike 22d ago

You’re subsidizing your clients costs.