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Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
I just tell them I'm a student and get it for $20 a month.
We're all learning every day
Graphic Extremes
Knows To Little
They usually ask for proof
Goatshaver
Shaving goats and eating bushes
I knew this was going to be because of the cost of AI. Well if you don't use their AI then it doesn't seem like that big of an issue.
AI is overpriced and wasteful on energy. It has it's place but the novelty is mostly worn away.
AI is overpriced and wasteful on energy. It has it's place but the novelty is mostly worn away.
Texas_Signmaker
Very Active Signmaker
Don't need proof or .edu
Used to be a .edu email or a school/college ip address
WildWestDesigns
Active Member
Didn't used to be that way, if they changed it. It used to be that had to show either a teacher or a student with current enrollment at an approved institution. Usually also came with neutered abilities as well (couldn't use it for commercial use, things like that, now back in they day, might have been harder to keep tabs on, nowadays, I highly doubt it being hard to do).
But, I'm glad that I don't have to continue on with them. Used to like their products, especially the ease of interop between them, but not worth it. AI or what passes for AI as it is now, certainly isn't worth it
AI, Yes and sort of NO. I don't use it (beyond gigapixel), but it does give the option of an infinite number of monkeys painting the Sistine Chapel, if some one were looking for inspiration. Pick one of three.
For tricky problems, nothing used to work better than a couple of games of pool with the right colleague, with a couple of pints (568mlx2).
Problem (re)solved.
WildWestDesigns
Active Member
To me, one doesn't need to have "AI" if one is merely looking for "inspiration". There really isn't a problem that "AI" solves except trying to do as little work as one can. I don't mind some "abstraction" to handle some things, but "AI" just takes to far, far too much. It's along the lines of "auto trace/power trace/" whatever the software of choice calls it on steroids. But again, I'm from a time that came before digital (certainly at this level) was a thing. Older I get, the more I just want to drag out the ole Speedball, india ink and just turn off the computer.
To each their own. I don't usually get along with the other kids (I know, real shocker I'm sure), so I don't do stuff like that.
Carol Sundberg
New Member
It's bold of Adobe to default current subscriptions to the more expensive Pro version. I just paid for my annual subscription in March. I wonder if they'll let me change my subscription to the Standard version & reimburse me for the difference.
Saturn
Your Ad Here!
Wondering the same thing.
Although if you renew an annual plan (individual in this case) before June 17th, you should get those twelve months at the $59 rate—which won't be the lowest rate, but you catch my drift. $59 vs $69, but not $55.
WildWestDesigns
Active Member
If I recall, the article made it seem that one could go to the cheaper one, but you had to remember to do it.
Given what it appears that Adobe's practices are, it appears to be more pro forma for them.
Given what it appears that Adobe's practices are, it appears to be more pro forma for them.
ProColorGraphics
New Member
How come I don't see anything as to "what is coming"???
Graphic Extremes
Knows To Little
Click The Adobe link in first post
Graphic Extremes
Knows To Little
I just tried setting up a new account to get the student pricing and they want to verify my credentials to make sure I am a student.
ringocat22
New Member
I switched to Affinity a few months ago and don't regret it at all. Paid for and no subscription, easier to use, and I don't need the AI anyway so no loss there.
Boudica
I'm here for Educational Purposes
Will Affinity open Adobe Illustrator files? I'm considering ditching my Adobe subscription at home (especially with these price increases) but I'm wondering if I need to resave all of my files first.