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April 18, 2007

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Help CS3 clean up its act

Posted Apr. 18, ’07, 7:45 AM PT by Derik DeLong
Category | Software

Adobe CS3 When you’re a really dedicated geek, you want need to try the latest in computer technology as the moment it is released and sometimes even before that. This need lends itself to using beta software. It’s my firm belief that if one could get beta hardware, it would sell like hotcakes despite inherent flaws (like a car that’s missing doors). Adobe has been on a real tear lately opening up betas to the public for its userbase to try.

John Nack of Adobe has linked to a clean up script released by Adobe itself. The tool is aimed at helping beta users uninstall the software and also help prepare for installation of the final software.

The Adobe CS3Clean Script will help resolve installation problems experienced by beta and pre-release users of Adobe Creative Suite software. The script will clean up the beta and pre-release installations and allow installation of the shipping versions of Creative Suite 3.

While in theory this shouldn’t be necessary, it’s good to know that Adobe is taking a strong stance on helping users get their machines free of beta cruft.


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