Idiots guide to Photoshop CC please?

[FiestaRed]

I've been using Photoshop and Lightroom for quite a few versions now but I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't a clue what the new "CC" is all about.

Please excuse the ignorance but is there anywhere on TP that gives an idiots guide to what Adobe "CC" is all about? How to get started, where do the programmes come from, what are the likely problems, how secure is Adobe nowadays? I must say their new low offer has me tempted.

 

[Carlh]

I'll give it a go, I havent got CC but basically you get a copy of photoshop that is more regularily updated than the "version" they release every few years.
It checks for updates and authenticates that you're still allowed to use the app every 28 days I believe.
You pay more, long term I believe, but of course you get bug fixes and updates more frequently.

Basically Adobe has dragged themselves into the year 2000 at last. Most apps update themselves and service packs and patches so finally adobe PS is getting the treatment.

Personally, I think Adobe has done it to fight piracy and to keep up with the competition (one being, GIMP which I believe is slowly catching up (as updates are released more frequently) but GIMP is still a LONG way from being PS, but it is getting there).

Is it worth it? Not sure. For me, no, I only recently purchased PS CS6 and the last thing I want to do is upgrade for extra. Hopefully the upgrade offer is there for life or at least a couple of years when I feel I need some extra tricks.

 

[FiestaRed]

Thanks for the help Carl, much appreciated.

Do you know if you have to be online all the time you are using CC?

 

[Jango]

No you don't need to be online all the time, to use it. Only for the updates and authenticate of app