Mac software help - adobe

[bahma060]

I'm this close to buying a Powerbook G4 12-inch. They are so cute! And exactly what I need for a reasonable price.

I am a hardcore PC user, and all my softwares are for the PC. Would programs like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop work on the mac? Or are there completely different versions of Adobe products for Mac?

 

[djbahdow01]

I'm this close to buying a Powerbook G4 12-inch. They are so cute! And exactly what I need for a reasonable price.

I am a hardcore PC user, and all my softwares are for the PC. Would programs like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop work on the mac? Or are there completely different versions of Adobe products for Mac?

Your going to need to go out and buy all new programs. The programs maybe the same, but each program has to be coded differently for each system.

 

[rand()]

I'm this close to buying a Powerbook G4 12-inch. They are so cute! And exactly what I need for a reasonable price.

I am a hardcore PC user, and all my softwares are for the PC. Would programs like Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop work on the mac? Or are there completely different versions of Adobe products for Mac?

The poster above has it exactly right, but I'd like to add one thing; I believe Adobe will work with you if you want to switch platforms. I've heard this, and I've never had to do it myself; but I think there is a program Adobe runs where you can send in your Windows versions and get Mac versions in exchange.

But I'm certainly not 100% on that. Just thought I'd offer it as a potential possibility.

-rand()

 

[bousozoku]

You might check with Adobe to see if you can get a deal on switching software to the other platform.

 

[bahma060]

Thanks guys!

 

[Gambuchi]

Windoze programs on your Powermac...

Your going to need to go out and buy all new programs. The programs maybe the same, but each program has to be coded differently for each system.

I recommend you to buy virtual PC as it will run your windoze programs within the Powerbooks environment and save you the expense of replacing them

 

[kgarner]

I recommend you to buy virtual PC as it will run your windoze programs within the Powerbooks environment and save you the expense of replacing them

That may work for some things, but i certainly wouldn't want to run Photoshop through Virtual PC. It would be way to sluggish to get any work done.

I have also heard that Adobe works with switchers. I am not sure if it's free or what. I suspect you have to pay some nominal fee to cover shipping or something. Of course, I have never done this either so I don't know.