All there really is is a few DVD's inside a cardboard box, inside a bigger cardboard box, inside a nice looking slipcase.
#HOW TO INSTALL ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS5 EXTENDED MANUALS#
Long gone are the days when Adobe included printed manuals in the product boxes so even though the suite upgrade box is more or less the same size it used to be, it's mostly cardboard and empty space. Once you decide which version you want to go with, you have the choice of buying a boxed version, or downloading the necessary files and dispensing with the physical media. Heck, the product is officially even called "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3" but even with every single current CS5 suite including either Photoshop Standard or Extended, none includes Photoshop Lightroom.
I've mentioned this before, but I find it odd that Adobe has yet to create a Creative Suite including Lightroom targeting photographers. With their Suite Comparison page and the Upgrade Eligibility Tool, Adobe's website does a reasonably good job of providing the resources to help you figure this out, but if you're anything like me none of the suites are an exact match for your needs so you end up compromising. Keep in mind there are also the standalone versions of Photoshop Standard and Extended if you don't go in for the suites. Adobe does make this a bit difficult given the number of different CS5 suites available and which previous products qualify you for which upgrade product. Here are a few pointers and suggestions if you're stuck in upgrade hell.įirst, you have to get a copy of the upgrade. Unfortunately, each new release also brings with it new bugs and complications that can frustrate those attempting to upgrade.
So it is with Photoshop CS5, the latest version. With every new release of Photoshop, Adobe rewards those who upgrade with a bunch of new features both big and small. Preventing and Resolving Photoshop CS5 Installation Problems