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WHICH VERSION... CS ,CS2 ,CS3 ... bEST..???

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Both viewpoints in the thread are common: felt thrown by a new interface, while urged moving forward. "Best" depends on what you actually do every day and how much disruption you can tolerate. Use a short practical checklist to decide rather than a blanket answer.

  1. Define critical tasks (photo retouching, vector art, page layout, web export, video). Pick one representative project for each.
  2. Duplicate those files and run a full workflow in CS3: open, edit, use any third-party plugins, export targets you rely on. Compare results and timings.
  3. Check plugin and extension support on the vendor pages before switching — many filters and automation scripts need reinstalling or updated licenses. Prefer official installers over manual copying.
  4. Keep strict file versioning while testing (filename_v1_cs2.psd, filename_v1_cs3.psd) and export flattened copies (PNG/TIFF/PDF) for quick visual checks. Backups first; never overwrite originals.
  5. If the new layout feels awkward, spend short daily sessions learning one new tool or shortcut. Map or export keyboard shortcuts and save a workspace/layout you like so the transition is gradual.

A final practical note: years later older CS releases may not run cleanly on new operating systems. For long-term projects, consider keeping legacy apps inside a virtual machine or on an older machine, and plan upgrades only after confirming vendor/plugin compatibility and backup strategies.

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I have both CS2 and CS3. I used CS3 for 5 mins and got confused with new interface etc. Is CS3 alot better than CS2? Is it worth playing around with CS3? Also i find alot of tutorials are based with CS2 so i may have a problem there too.

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CS3 has more advantages if your a web designer, and CS2 if your a begginer, i myself choose to use CS3 as i find the inteface more easier but people vary and you have to make your own decision--- It an advise of my frnd

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CS3 is the best. It has everything CS2 with WAY better workspace management (toolbars dont float over it for one). Can still use the same tuts for CS2 and all (exactly the same). Plus more extensions are supported (if you using extended). CS3 is the way to go. Trust me. Get used to the standard, dont move backwards.

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