Photoshop Compatibility

I am using an iMAC 2.4 GHz Intel and running Photoshop CS3. When I try to use the "Save As" function, the "Save" button is grayed out when using the Adobe Dialog box. When I click on the "Use OS Dialog" button the "Save" button becomes active again.
This is not an issue with the MAC Pro Tower I use at work running the same OS and programs. Only difference is more RAM at work MAC than home iMAC.
Any reason why it works in one and not the other? Do I need more RAM? Using the standard, out of the box, setup.
Thanks!

It's not a RAM problem but if you only have 1GB, more would definitely perform better. I have not come across this problem on any of the iMacs I work on even an old G4 works fine. The only thing I can think of is that the default save location that pops up may be somewhere that you do not have permission to save to. Though that would be weird because on mine the Adobe Dialog and OS Dialog both start off at the same folder location. When it's grayed out can you navigate to any folders and it becomes active?
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