I need to buy InDesign; I don't currently have it , or CS on my computer. If I buy the Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Standard MAC Upgrade will it be compatible? The seller thought I might need a java runtime update to allow it. Is this correct, and what does that actually mean? Thank you.
Mac Pro, macOS 10.12
See if the following can answer your question: Application compatibility table - RoaringApps
You are welcome :-)
Just in case you need further discouragement:
The Classic Environment error message indicates that you would need a PowerPC Mac (not Intel) running either OS X 10.4 or below with OS 9 also installed (the Classic Environment), or just OS 9 by itself.
OS X 10.5 and above cannot run the Classic Environment.
Intel Macs cannot run the Classic Environment
InDesign 2 was the first version to run under OS X (without OS 9)
InDesign 5 (CS3) was the first version to run on Intel hardware.
Getting one step closer. I'm now loading Snow Leopard onto an older machine, which I used to use (and successfully used SL on). I have erased hard drive and tried installing SL from an installation disc. Twice received message, installation unsuccessful because the necessary support files cannot be copied. Any suggestions please?
I am grateful for your help. I'm really needing to get this sorted.
From what little info you’ve provided I’d say the disk you are using is defective and/or whatever is on it is not what you think and/or it isn’t legally licensed anyway. Why don’t you download the free CC trial from Adobe. It’ll run for a month.
Or, for simple layouts, try using Apple’s Pages program.
It’s not clear what version of InDesign you have. You’ve mentioned three different versions: CS5, InDesign 5 (which is actually CS3), and “InDesign Original. ” These all have radically different requirements.
I think defective if anything, but it came unopened in its original box, with the proper sleeve and manual, so it is genuine. However, I noticed too that I've switched my references. It is InDesign Original. According to my research, it should work on Maverick but I may be wrong.
I specifically need InDesign. I could download it for now and give myself time to find a solution. I'd quite like to sort this now though, having spent vast amounts of time on it already.
I tried it but 'no compatibility information available' for it.
You get the Java Runtime from here, https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572?locale=en_US
Here are screenshots for the compatibility of CS5 on various Mac OS's.
Ah, a big yellow exclamation mark against it. I think this answers my question. Thank you.
It appears the yellow exclamation point is for OS Yosemite, not Sierra.
I've checked again and I don't think so.
I bought a copy of InDesign5, downloaded the correct java requirement, and the computer won't even read the disc. No message. Just ejects it. Any ideas?
My question really is, could a possibility be that the software is incompatible with Sierra (my original worry)? I would have thought it would give a message rather than ejecting it.
If “InDesign Original” means version 1, then you are in for endless pain, and, as I am not a sadist, I will not help you.
At least you've made me laugh! I get the message - thank you!
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Standard MAC Upgrade and OS 10.12.6
