I dont get why did Adobe turned all of its application software to the cloud? What are the advantages?
Other than storage or easier access by other computers/devices, none. IMO it was a short-sighted decision. Not everyone has high-speed internet. And not everyone has unlimited data streaming. Combine those 2 and it's the worst of all cloud scenarios.
None of the professionals I know have ever complained about the price of the subscription model.People complain about the cost, but as a professional designer, the SAAS model means I am always update and a monthly payment is easier to manage. The total cost of user-ship is nothing to a professional. If you are not a professional, remember, Adobe is PROFESSIONAL software and if you want to use it, you need to pay a professional price.
None of the professionals I know have ever complained about the price of the subscription model.
$50 is a consumer price point. That probably explains why Adobe has put so little effort into really upgrading CC.I never said professionals complain about the price. Most other professionals I know are accepting of the price, even if they would prefer the old pricing method. What I am more tired of is home user who expect a professional software at a consumer price point.
I have been paying into the Adobe system for 20 years now and have no problem with the current model. I used to upgrade ever 2-3 version, so in the end I am actually saving money. I like that fact that I have access to the entire Adobe catalog, as well as the cloud storage. I chose when and what apps I want to update, and even keep older versions on my station until it is clear the update is stable.
Unfortunately this new SAaS model is here to stay as more and more companies are choosing to adopt it. I am OK with this as long as there are added benefits with the service and other options.
I dont get why did Adobe turned all of its application software to the cloud? What are the advantages?
Affinity Designer seems a decent place to look first.
I'm similar to you. I never used Illustrator all that much, but often enough for me to want to keep it around. Since moving from CC, I switched to Affinity Designer and it's very Illustrator-like (although as I said I'm far from an advanced user). I even purchased their coffee table book "Affinity Designer Workbook" that I've promised myself I'm going to actually open and start reading over Christmas.
Best of all it's pay once and then you actually own the software and don't have to keep paying for it. Again. And again. And again. Ad infinitum.
What if I suddenly couldn't pay the subs any more, say I decided to change business model or something? I'd lose access to all my work. I don't like being held to ransom.