Anyone had experience downloading Photoshop CS 6 Perpetual License from Adobe ($699)?

Question

I read of so many people having really rough time of it downloading from a CC plan, thought I might do better to download Perpetual Licence version. Anyone?

Answer 1

My first name is Trevor.  By one of those strange quirks of fate, we both have Christian and Surnames that can be transposed.  So are you Hansel (She knows) or Gretel (Margaret)?
The best I can say about installation and on going issues with CC are that are no worse than CS6, and tend to be operating system dependent.  For instance, we see issue around CC and Yosemite with slow performance and lag, but as far as I am aware, only some people seem to suffer this.
On the other hand, if you are a Windows user and have a very high definition monitor or laptop, you really should think about CC because CS6 has no work around for the otherwise _very_ hard to see user interface.  If you are a Mac user, bith CS6 and all versions of CC have retina support.  But for the most part, you are every bit as likely to have issues with CS6 as CC, but don't worry about it as far and away the majority of users never have a problem, and you can always come and ask here if you do.
What country are you in?  Have you looked at the relative cost of a CS6 perpetual license verses a Creative Cloud subscription?  I understand there is still a significant difference in price between what both cost in America and parts of Europe.  That used to be true in New Zealand where I live, but thankfully I now pay the same as Adobe's USA customers.
So bottom line is please don't be put off CC for fear of issues.  The Photography deal is the bargain of a lifetime, and as I said before, the gap between CS6 is significant and getting ever wider.