Photoshop help....Please!

[Maggie_M]

I started a class this week that requires the use of Photoshop CS3 or above (I've been using Version 7). Adobe is releasing CS5 in a few weeks, so I thought rather then buying CS4 now I would wait, download a trial version, and then buy CS5 when it's released.

The only problem is I cant find a trial to download of CS4! I have searched the web and every link I find for a trial brings me to Adobe's website where I am prompted to be notified when CS5 is available for trial, with no option for anything else.

Anyone know of a secret stash of CS4 trial downloads????

[SusanH1970]

A quick google search turned up a bunch of places. Here's the 30 day trial download from CNET.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

[Maggie_M]

Thanks for responding Susan!
I tried most of those links this morning,but when I get to the Adobe site it only gives me the option of being notified when the CS5 trial is available. I'll check it out again and see if maybe there was something I missed this morning (It wouldn't be the first time!)

[Maggie_M]

Nope,I'm getting the same result, no trial for CS4 just notification for CS5.
I'll keep searching...

[SusanH1970]

Oh okay - I didn't test the link.

I doubt you're going to find it now that Adobe's releasing CS5. Not a legal one, anyway.

[Maggie_M]

Yeah...that's what I was thinking!
It makes no sense to buy CS4 today only to upgrade it next month (or not). I really like some of the new tools in CS5 and was planning to buy that after the trial ran out for CS4...drat!
I may have to try and get out of the class...double drat!!!