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Are You Ready for Something Brilliant?

Sunday, September 21, 2008
 Category: Software

That's the title of Adobe's invitation to the world for a special Web broadcast of the details of the eagerly-awaited Creative Suite 4.

We who have been briefed on the product also signed the standard non-disclosure agreement (NDA) agreeing not to reveal any details before this September 23rd Webcast. But I don't think that Adobe would be upset with me if I urge my readers to take some time this coming Tuesday to participate. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

To gain access it's necessary to sign up here.

I will be reporting on the suite in this blog following the announcement.

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posted by Thad at 8:20 PM Permalink | Read Comments: (2) | Post Comment

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For me one of most brilliant things is already known. More precisely a few of them.

1. Adobe did not kill Macromedia's apps (FreeHand's death can be seen as collateral damage). The most noticeable survivor is FireWorks. It would be pity to see it discontinued in favor of Photoshop. Though not many people know this app and Photoshop is still on top, FW is the most professional web design package. Nothing can beat vector-based pixel editing.

2. Adobe learned from, partially accommodated and greatly developed many of Macromedia's GUI innovations.

So I'm really glad to see Adobe is not just wiping out competition but quite thoughtfully using acquired knowledge.

posted by Elia Kanaki on September 22, 2008 11:26 PM (Reply)

What confuses me about Adobe's presentation is their vague language. They announced 23rd of Sept. as CS4 Launch. In fact it was just an announcement. Nothing has been launched. I just purchased an update to my Design Premium and the wording on my order says: Pre-order: Estimated Availability Date Tuesday, October 14, 2008.

posted by Elia Kanaki on September 23, 2008 10:57 AM (Reply)

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