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Steve Hodgson

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Mar 6, 2017, 5:23:04 PM3/6/17
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What was the last version of Acrobat Pro that was available without
subscription?

Anyone know if it's still available to buy anywhere?

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Steve

nospam

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Mar 6, 2017, 5:27:35 PM3/6/17
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In article <060320172223036369%ham...@gmail.com>, Steve Hodgson
<ham...@gmail.com> wrote:

> What was the last version of Acrobat Pro that was available without
> subscription?

current version

> Anyone know if it's still available to buy anywhere?

adobe, among other places.

Andy H

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Mar 7, 2017, 3:10:56 PM3/7/17
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Steve Hodgson <ham...@gmail.com> wrote:

> What was the last version of Acrobat Pro that was available without
> subscription?
>
> Anyone know if it's still available to buy anywhere?

It seems that Adobe does offer a standalone licence for some of their CC
apps, but like with their other subscription based solutions now, you
have to leap through rings of fire, and complete a Zork like adventure
to complete the mission.

They don't want people buying the software anymore, and really make it
hard to do so.

I did eventually find this item in the FAQ:

"If you purchase the desktop only version after your trial, it may not
have all the updated features you were able to enjoy during your trial.
To ensure all the same features of your trial, you can upgrade to
Acrobat Pro DC with services which includes Acrobat Pro DC for your
desktop with all the latest updates, the Acrobat Reader mobile app, plus
online services."

Which implies a standalone version is available. However, clicking on
the 'Buy' link only brings up the subscription options. It does seem
impossible to buy a standalone licence.

Perhaps try downloading the trial version, and see if it works as a
direct payment from within the app.

<https://acrobat.adobe.com/uk/en/free-trial-download.html?trackingid=KLBBQ>

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Andy Hewitt

nospam

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Mar 7, 2017, 3:18:29 PM3/7/17
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In article <1n2j8yb.b8u73un7mg9lN%thewil...@icloud.com>, Andy H
<thewil...@icloud.com> wrote:

>
> > What was the last version of Acrobat Pro that was available without
> > subscription?
> >
> > Anyone know if it's still available to buy anywhere?
>
> It seems that Adobe does offer a standalone licence for some of their CC
> apps, but like with their other subscription based solutions now, you
> have to leap through rings of fire, and complete a Zork like adventure
> to complete the mission.
>
> They don't want people buying the software anymore, and really make it
> hard to do so.

it's not hard at all.

<https://acrobat.adobe.com/uk/en/acrobat/acrobat-pro.html>
<https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat.html>

on the right, clear as can be, is other ways to buy. you don't even
need to click anything see a phone number as well as a link to find a
reseller.

click on buy multiple seats and see a chart of all options.

easy as can be.

Bruce Horrocks

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Mar 7, 2017, 4:14:26 PM3/7/17
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On 07/03/2017 20:18, nospam wrote:
> as well as a link to find a
> reseller.

A 'reseller'. How quaint. ;-)

On-line full purchases are possible from:
<http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/catalog/software._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_acrobatcollection_uk.html>

Click on the buy link next to Acrobat Pro DC and change the 'I want to
buy' drop down from 'subscription' to 'full' or 'upgrade'.

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Bruce Horrocks
Surrey
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(bruce at scorecrow dot com)
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