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05/17/2007 07:35:30 PM · #1 |
I'm a bit confused. From Adobe's website, I have determined that there are apparently two versions of PS CS3; the standard, and the expanded. However, there is only an academic version for the Expanded edition, and before I buy it, I want to make sure that it really is what I think it is. My confusion stems from the fact that the download for the full-price Standard version is over 700mb, but the download for the Academic Expanded version is only 400+mb, which seems strangely small.
Does anyone have some insight? I think the Expanded version has all the same features as the regular, but I just want to make sure before I get it and find out it isn't right.
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05/17/2007 07:38:40 PM · #2 |
| Maybe its not a full download, like it install overtop of the standard... i know that sounds weird lol. |
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05/17/2007 07:40:31 PM · #3 |
I was under the impression that the expanded version included features NOT included in the standard version. For example HDR.
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05/17/2007 07:42:32 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I was under the impression that the expanded version included features NOT included in the standard version. For example HDR. |
Thats not what he meant. He means the expanded version includes everything in the standard version. Meaning its not missing anything from the standard that would allow it to be smaller in physical size. |
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05/17/2007 07:53:25 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I was under the impression that the expanded version included features NOT included in the standard version. For example HDR. |
Thats not what he meant. He means the expanded version includes everything in the standard version. Meaning its not missing anything from the standard that would allow it to be smaller in physical size. |
Exactly. If the expanded version has MORE than the standard version, how can it be half the size? Just seems really strange to me, and has me a bit wary.
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05/17/2007 09:28:15 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I was under the impression that the expanded version included features NOT included in the standard version. For example HDR. |
Thats not what he meant. He means the expanded version includes everything in the standard version. Meaning its not missing anything from the standard that would allow it to be smaller in physical size. |
You're both saying the same thing...
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05/17/2007 09:46:08 PM · #7 |
| It is possible that the academic version does not include "extras" like libraries of royalty-free clip-art. |
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05/17/2007 09:53:02 PM · #8 |
Best idea might be to just contact Adobe Customer Service.
~Terry
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05/17/2007 09:53:16 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
It is possible that the academic version does not include "extras" like libraries of royalty-free clip-art. |
Most likely this is the case.
I have both the CS3 Web Premium and CS3 Design Premium commercial packages and the extra goodies for PS CS3 is a good 100mb+ |
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05/17/2007 09:55:48 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
I was under the impression that the expanded version included features NOT included in the standard version. For example HDR. |
Thats not what he meant. He means the expanded version includes everything in the standard version. Meaning its not missing anything from the standard that would allow it to be smaller in physical size. |
You're both saying the same thing... |
Uh no were not lol, not at all. The only thing im not saying is that it has more features.
For Example "Microsoft Windows XP Pro Includes all of the features found in XP Home". That is worded exactly how were speaking of CS3. The statement excluded the features it also has in addition to the standard.
Were aware thet Expanded has other features but the fact is the Academic Expanded file is 400mb versus standard having 700mb. CS3 Expanded DOES have ALL of the features found in Standard (WILL NOT SAY THIS but it will help you also has more features)
SO the question was why is it smaller. |
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05/17/2007 10:03:37 PM · #11 |
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05/17/2007 10:07:08 PM · #12 |
BTW, may be semantics, and I knokw nothing about the academic version so it may not apply, but isn't CS3 and CS3 Extended? Does 'expanded' only apply to the academic version? I'm confused.
Message edited by author 2007-05-17 22:07:52. |
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05/17/2007 10:08:14 PM · #13 |
I was just trying to explain it so it would make sense to you. You encounter statements like these many times in life. Especially with products that have various levels options.
Im sorry if you think im a dick, try not to be over sensitive because my initial reaction is you were being ignorant. I know you can comprehend what was said.
I wasnt suprised by your initial post because I myself had to reread the line 3 times to get what he was saying. |
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05/17/2007 10:22:59 PM · #14 |
| The expanded version has a few other features... I was just reading an article about this *yesterday* and I can't for the life of me find it. This link does shed some light on those features... |
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05/18/2007 12:24:45 AM · #15 |
OT -- sortof, if you get the discount that is given for teachers/educators, etc. can you use it for commercial purposes or just educational?
I've never been able to find a straight answer. |
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05/18/2007 12:28:11 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by karmat:
can you use it for commercial purposes or just educational?
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You're not supposed to use it for commercial purposes.
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05/18/2007 12:30:44 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by karmat:
OT -- sortof, if you get the discount that is given for teachers/educators, etc. can you use it for commercial purposes or just educational?
I've never been able to find a straight answer. |
I've got the educational version of CS2. In the terms, it specifically lists that it can only be used for educational purposes. Commercial use is a breach of the terms of use. |
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05/18/2007 12:45:38 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by rjkstesch:
Originally posted by karmat:
OT -- sortof, if you get the discount that is given for teachers/educators, etc. can you use it for commercial purposes or just educational?
I've never been able to find a straight answer. |
I've got the educational version of CS2. In the terms, it specifically lists that it can only be used for educational purposes. Commercial use is a breach of the terms of use. |
Yes, but you can use the academic license to qualify for an upgrade to a regular license without the "academic use only" restriction. |
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05/18/2007 01:57:12 AM · #19 |
| Look close, there is a big difference in file size between the Windows version and the Mac version. The Educational version are full and complete versions with no limitations on capabilities, just a lot cheaper. The "extended" version is the same as the standard with a few more things added in. The extended add-ons are things that most photogs will never use. Why DL? If you are buying it have one of the on-line educational retailers mail you the software. It will then be on a disk and you will also get a big manual with it. Best of luck. |
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05/19/2007 12:30:50 AM · #20 |
Thank you all for your help. If nothing else I'm glad to see that my thread got things a bit riled up for a moment :-)
I have to agree that the Extended add-ons don't sound like things I'll use, but it's the only option with the Academic pricing, so I'm just gonna' get it.
And in regards to the DL question - I'm too impatient to wait for it to get here via the mail. I'll just back to up to a few places, and that's the same to me as having it on a disk. |
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