Upgrade CS2 on intel imac

I was looking to buy an imac but i have cs2.
Is it possible to install cs2 on the imac and then upgrade to cs4 to save $.

You'll need to upgrade to CS5 or wait for CS5.5. My advice would be to go for CS5 now and save some money (http://amzn.to/hpuRkk) since the upgrade to CS5.5 will cost about $200 more.
If you buy CS5 now you may be eligible for free upgrade to CS5.5: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/153/tn_15304.html
BTW, you won't have to install CS2 on the new machine but do have the serial number handy when you do.
Bob

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People have successfully removed the CPU and replaced it. And, the new chips are supposed to be compatible with any Yonah based system.
So, while there is no official upgrade path, it should not be a problem installing a new CPU in the machine later.
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And, it will obviously void your warranty.
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Hi everyone. My first post here. I have a 20" G5 based iMac I have been using for a bit. I am about to upgrade to 24" Intel iMac. Since I started using OS X, transferring data from one to another has been simple, just attach a firewire cable and good to go.
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I expect this question has been asked alot.... I am about to upgrade to an intel iMac 20'' with 1 Gb ram are there any problems running final cut pro 4.5 on the new intel machines? and if so are the patches available to fix this?
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Hi,
Once agian let me INSIST, you can run FCP v5 for powerpc on a mac book pro, The apple website may say you cannot but have you tried this yourself or are you going on their information??
I have tried this and although you may not find this conclusive proof, i have gone to the trouble of taking a screen grab of my system profiler and apps list.
[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/sav3000/intel.jpg[/IMG]
As we can see in the apps list highlighted, Final cut pro version 5 for power pc. In the system profile we can see i am running a intel core duo machine.
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Every 6 yrs or so I like to upgrade my Mac
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Don't forget these other compelling reasons to upgrade:
The new (intel) imac has an option for a 256 MB video card, the largest card available in an imac to date (the G5 imac maxes out at 128MB).
and (my favorite)
The new imac supports extended desktop. This feature alone convinced me it was worth upgrading. I am hooked on using two monitors in extended mode (currently use my powerbook with an external monitor). Once you've tried it, you really get spoiled with the extra screen space. Anyway, I was pretty much set on getting one of the new imacs when they were announced at Macworld expo, but I've always regretted that imacs were limited to mirrored mode with external monitors. When I heard the news (about extended desktop support) that was the clincher! The new imac will be ordered within the week (a 20" model, with 2GB RAM and the 256MB video card)!
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Also, using a firewire connection means needing a special cable with the 2 ends being the same? Sorry if these seem like basic questions. Please advise!
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Beth

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http://www.usbcable.com/94-4466.jpg
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7295227&#7295227
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Greetings!
I recently purchased Adobe CS2 as well as Macromedia stuido 8. I was planning to upgrade to a new 20" intel iMac and I am curious about the performance of these products under rosetta. Anyone suggestions or additional info? Thanks
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