4 ms·

I really hope flash goes away too, but I don't see software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc going away anytime soon.

• cookiecaper 16y ago
  The nice thing about desktop software is that it doesn't vanish with its authors. If Adobe crumbles or restructures, Photoshop et al will be there just the same as they were, and people can continue to use them. Meanwhile, if people thought they could get a serious hold where Photoshop once stood (because Photoshop became unmaintained, which I doubt would happen, even if Adobe dies; Photoshop is a huge asset and I'm sure the ashes of Adobe could get a pretty good price based on that alone), the gap would be filled relatively quickly.
  • rbritton 16y ago
    Nearly all current Adobe products require activation. The only one I'm familiar with that doesn't is Acrobat.
    • cookiecaper 16y ago
      While this is annoying, it's not impossible to get around...