Photoshop CS6 and the iMac

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Photoshop CS6 and the iMac

Hello,

I use Photoshop CS6 on a 2009 MacBook Pro and it runs great. I have 8GB of RAM

I am going to be purchasing a 27" iMac soon, but i have heard there are a lot of problems with Photoshop and Mavericks working together.

I am a computer novice so i am wondering if i should wait to get the iMac or if with a new machine and a new version of Photoshop CS6 i will be able to use Photoshop CS6 on the new iMac without any issues.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks so much,

rick

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Dec 21, 2013 7:36 AM

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mende1

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Dec 21, 2013 7:39 AM in response to phxgreyhound

See > http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/mac-os-mavericks-compatability.html

Photoshop CS6 is compatible with OS X Mavericks, but it is true that there are issues. See > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5475799

As you can see, there are tricks that have worked for some users, so it is up to you to wait or to get the iMac now. Adobe may release Photoshop CS6 updates in the future to make it work better in Mavericks

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Dec 21, 2013 8:25 AM in response to mende1

Thank you very much for your input.

It seems like there is a good chance that i will have issues based on what im reading.

I wonder if it would not be a bad idea to wait a while before making a purchase. Im not wanting all the headaches and wasted time with an operating system that wont work with the program i use almost daily!

What do you think? Would waiting a while be the best move?

thanks again,

rick

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mende1

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Dec 21, 2013 8:27 AM in response to phxgreyhound

If you need Photoshop, the best thing you can do is to stay with your computer until all problems are solved, or you can get the Mac and carry on using Photoshop on your old computer

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Dec 21, 2013 8:34 AM in response to mende1

Thats great advice, thank you!

My MacBook Pro is a mid 2009 version. Still runs great, especially since upgrading the RAM to 8 gig.

Any idea how long MacBook Pros will last if you take care of them?

thanks again!

rick

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mende1

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Dec 21, 2013 8:36 AM in response to phxgreyhound

That Mac May last you for a lot of years if you take care of it. However, note that newer Photoshop versions may run slower on that computer, reducing your MacBook life

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