Removing case-sensitivity requirement on Mac OS X?

I found the statement
"You cannot install Adobe products on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system, such as HSFX (HFS+) or UFS. This limitation applies to both the startup drive as well as the drive onto which the software is installed."
on the support site at http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-case-sensitive-drives-supported.html.
Why? Are you actively working on removing this limitation?
(I have other software I must use that has the opposite condition — it requires HSFX. I have submitted the reverse request to them.)
Thank you!

Hi Soren42,
Unfortunately Adobe products cannot be installed on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system, such as HSFX (HFS+) or UFS. This is a software limitation and is as designed.
You can fill out the feature request form ( https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform ) to request new features or suggest modifications to existing features.
Regards,
Rave

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I just got off of the phone with Adobe support. They told me they knew the solution, but that they would not tell me tonight. I had to call back between 6:00 am and 5:00 PM tomorrow. That does not work with my schedule. So I googled some stuff and found that Adobe CS 3 is not supported with Case-Sensitive file systems. So OK, let me install this to my other MAC that has a non case sensitive drive. Same error. Even though I have a non case-sensitive drive, the OS is on a Case-Sensitive Drive and I am never prompted where to install like most all other Mac Software.
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The Direct line I was given by adobe is 800-642-3623 for support on this issue. You don't need anything else but to call this number and ask. You can not get through after hours though.
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