Installing CS2 on a new imac?

Has anyone had problems installing or working with CS2 on one of the new imacs? I'll most likely purchase a top of the line imac (24", 3.06GHz, etc.) but can't afford to upgrade to CS4 yet and want to make sure my CS2 programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, InCopy) will still run smoothly.

m,
CS4 will give you the best compatibility. CS3 has a few compatibility issues. CS2 has more.
Although you may still find remainder CS3 software at some legitimate/authorized resellers, Adobe is not selling it any longer.
If you are thinking of looking to auction or classifieds sites, such as eBay or Craig's List, be aware that a fair portion of software sold there is fraudulent (counterfeit, pirated, stolen, misrepresented, unregisterable, damaged, or incomplete), no matter how legit the photographs or descriptions appear. It's unfortunate both for buyers who get duped and for legitimate sellers who try to use those marketplaces.
Neil

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