Is it time to upgrade from CS3 to CS4?

I currently use CS3 but have a version of CS4. I edit full HD XD CAM EX and Cineform 25p. The reason I have not yet switched to CS4 is because I am waiting for the bugs to be worked out. I am now checking in to see how things have moved forward on that end. Is it worth it to upgrade or should I stick with CS3 for now?

I currently use CS3 but have a version of CS4.
What is stopping you from trying it out? CS3 and CS4 can peacefully coexist on the same system. Given your decisiveness shown in the past, only you can decide and you have the means to make a decision. OTOH, I would not be surprised I you only make your decision when CS5 has been on the market for over a year.
Your question has about the same value as someone saying:
"I have a Beamer 530 from 2004 and a Beamer 530 from 2009. Should I be driving the 2009 version?"

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news:get7rv$b73$[email protected]..
> Hello,
> I am upgrading to CS4 from the CS3 design premium, and
was wondering how
> to
> get rid of all the CS3 programs with out deleting all my
extensions in
> Dreamweaver, all my components is Flash and so on. It
seems as if all the
> programs don't actually have an unistaller in the design
premium. Should
> I
> just throw them in the trash... I don't think so, but
I'm not sure. if
> any of
> you have any ideas I would love to hear them.
> Thanks for your time.
>

Upgrade from cs3 to cs4

how do i upgrade from adobe suite cs3 to cs4

CS4 has not been sold through legitimate channels in years. Your choices now
are stick with CS3, buy CS6 at full price or subscribe to Creative Cloud.

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This question may have been asked before but I could not find in the forum.
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Thanks

Hi,
I'm assuming you are asking about 3rd party plug-ins.
Most likely you will need to reinstall for each version; But it depends on how you installed it. You may also need to check with the 3rd party about license and activation.
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If you went the former route then reinstall to CS4. If you went the later, check the preference option and point to the folder.
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The versions are completely separate applications, with their own installers. As already mentioned they will peacefully coexist, but only a standalone installation can be upgraded with a single product upgrade. Suites must be upgraded as a unit.
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Message was edited by Jochem van Dieten: removed attached image with serial number

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On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:34:55 +0000 (UTC), "jefbak"
<[email protected]> wrote:
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>Worked perfectly.
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Thanks for that.
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Kind regards
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Thanks Dave,
That's I suspected, as this was the case for CS2 through to CS3.
How Adobe can justify not having a completely automated upgrade process for what is potentially a $2500 suite of software, I am not sure. There must be some reason, although I haven't thought of any.
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I don't think it is a CS4 issue. It seems that exporting using save for web uses the last SFW setting in the GUI. Try doing a normal save for web and make sure that all slices are selected in the slice dropdown. It sounds like it is now set to selected slices ( which would be the last one created )

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