Why does Adobe hate me!!

So I've been getting stoked about the new releases of LR and Photoshop and decided to give the LR3 beta a try. Nope, doesn't run on my G5's PowerPC chipset... then reading last night I find CS5 will only run on the Intel (for Mac) CPU. Are you kidding me??? Any ideas on how I can convince my wife to let me upgrade my system? Crap!!! It just hit me, I need a new laptop too. Is anyone else feeling my pain?

Damn hippie computers.

Bert, I read somewhere today that Adobe orginally had it so you could somehow use Apple aps in their CS5, but Apple changed something so they could not use them. Could be some kind of payback from Adobe.

I feel your pain. I finally bit the Intel bullet last year. Although I'm using a Mac Mini for everything ... which suits me and my "ain't broke" CS3/LR2 very well. And it's a huge improvement over my old G5.

You'd hate life without an Intel chip, even if you *could* run it all on a powerpc.

Consider a Macbook pro for desktop AND travel use - if you already have a monitor you like. And seriously, don't overlook the Mini. Again, if you already have a monitor, it's definitely the cheapest solution.

Jesse: Thanks for the great suggestion. I never would have thought about the mini but after looking at the I like the 2.53Ghz, 4Gb RAM and 320GB disk space. I don't a huge internal drive since I recently purchased a DROBO. I like this option and it doesn't kill the wallet. How does CS3 run on the mini?

Todd: Don't worry you'll leave the dark side sooner or later :P

Morris: Can't we all just get along?

Bert: Thanks for the laugh. The title of this post cracked me up! Sorry I can't help with your Apple/Adobe issues, though. Good luck to you!

Considering how piggity Apple is behaving towards Adobe (re: Flash on the iPad), I'm surprised Adobe is still continuing to support Mac users at all.

I am surprised you are still running the powerpc chip. You are unable to upgrade your OS, right? I am not surprised that your system will not work with CS5. Definitely need the new computers. Good thing those mac computers are "cheap", right?

FYI: When the apple folks visit the lab where I work they always push the latest and greatest hardware/software and the need to stay current. I am not sure where they get the idea that every business can afford to purchase the next hot item and upgrade what they currently have. And do this every year in a difficult economy. But I am not in sales so what do I know.

To answer you question. Feel your pain? Yes. Have a solution? Not unless you win the lottery.

CS3 runs great on the Mini. A noticeable improvement from a G5. I work all day long in multiple Creative Suite apps. Just make sure you have an optimized Photoshop situation (scratch disk, etc.). Google "photoshop optimization" if you need help there. The 4GB limitation rarely bothers me - sometimes bogs down a bit with huge files (400GB+). You'll love the small footprint and barely-there energy needs.

It's not just you Bert. They hate everyone - just try using any of their "Customer Service" options. I've been referring to them as "Customer Contempt" options for years now.

I think my mind is made up, a MiniMac it is. Now what do I do with my old G5? I hate to part with it since it's done me very very well for the last 9 years....

Steven ~ You're right, Apple is still supporting (security fixes, updates etc) Leopard for the PowerPC chipset but that's it.

I'll throw in another wrench here ... Apple just announced a new line of Macbook Pros. With NON-GLOSSY screen options across the line. Instead of a Mini (and potentially another new laptop), you could also consolidate your two computers into one - using the laptop as a desktop too. In fact, I'm strongly considering it now. LOL. You might email me Bert ... I may have a good deal on a Mini and an Intel Macbook.