https://forums.adobe.com/ All Content in Adobe Community en Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:10:31 GMT Jive Engage 7.0.0.1 (http://jivesoftware.com/products/) 2014-10-31T23:10:31Z en https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1623767 <!-- [DocumentBodyStart:5f114ed1-7b14-4f27-9154-0e38115ae86d] --><div class="jive-rendered-content"><p>The cost of Creative Cloud is prohibitive to individuals on fixed incomes looking for software that is easy to use but affordable.&nbsp; I have had several upgrades on Photoshop Elements and I only upgrade when I can afford it.&nbsp; I would like to use a simplified Illustrator which I would own and upgrade every few years.&nbsp; Photoshop Elements works out quite cheaply and it does all that I want.&nbsp; I am only a home use hobbyist and anything more professional is a waste.&nbsp; I have downloaded Inkscape as it is free and does nearly all that I need but not quite.&nbsp; Illustrator Elements would be a good idea for about the same cost of Photoshop Elements.&nbsp; Adobe is locking customers into a scheme that does nothing but cost on a continuing basis and you lose if you opt out at any time.&nbsp; By not offering to meet the needs of non professionals on lower incomes, Adobe will become too exclusive and will alienate people but obviously you don't care as you only want more money to satisfy your shareholders. </p></div><!-- [DocumentBodyEnd:5f114ed1-7b14-4f27-9154-0e38115ae86d] --><img src='/beacon?t=1415915305873' /> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 23:10:31 GMT forums_noreply@adobe.com https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1623767 2014-10-31T23:10:31Z 1 week 6 days ago 1 0