Oh, I thought you said , "The new cloud versions automatically delete the older versions. Don't know what they do to CS5, but the 2016 versions of cloud-based apps "killed" my 2015 versions." but maybe you were not talking about CS5 and CS6?? Confused now. (but it's been a long day) Very much appreciated, L. _____________________ Linda M. Feltner Artist LLC Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, President 520.803.0538 www.lindafelter.com On 2/7/17 10:00 AM, Karen Ackoff wrote: > I don't think the cloud erases non-cloud versions of Adobe software. > BUT I simply put my CS6 versions in a folder titled "old Adobe > software" within the apps folder. However it should be noted I'm > running OS 10.10. > K > > From my iPhone. > > On Feb 7, 2017, at 8:47 AM, David Mazierski <[log in to unmask] > <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: > >> Linda, >> >> The Adobe CC install will not overwrite or erase your copy of CS5. >> They can co-exist happily on your HD. >> >> Dave >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 7, 2017, at 9:34 AM, Linda Feltner <[log in to unmask] >> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: >> >>> HI All: >>> Ok, I've reached the end of my workaround patience with CS5 Suite >>> and Apple Sierra (OS10.12.3). I can't buy CS6 (not sure that will be >>> a good fix either). So if I go to the cloud, how is the best way to >>> preserve CS5 because it will be wiped/overwritten from the CC >>> version? I will need it as backup. >>> >>> 1. Partition the new computer's hard drive and boot up from there if >>> needed? (2TB hard drive) >>> 2. Copy it to an external drive partition? Slower USB or >>> Thunderbolt/Firewire speed, granted. (Not all of the ancillary data >>> will be there, but still on the computer hard drive? >>> 3. Does it have to be bootable as a separate startup disk in order >>> to run efficiently? >>> 4. Clone it? not done that before. Reading this article: >>> http://www.newertech.com/tech_support/manuals/mac/clon_data.php >>> >>> Question: I've not run software from a partition to work on large >>> files (appx 500MB). . However I want to set it up in the beginning >>> to where it's the most functional. >>> >>> Any other recommendations? >>> >>> Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. >>> Linda >>> -- >>> _____________________ >>> Linda M. Feltner Artist LLC >>> Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, President >>> 520.803.0538 >>> www.lindafelter.com >>> >>> ________________________________________________ >>> >>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >>> instructions at >>> http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv >>> >> ________________________________________________ >> >> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >> instructions at >> http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv >> > ________________________________________________ > > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the > instructions at > http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv > Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the instructions at http://www.gnsi.org/resources/reviews/gnsi-sciart-l-listserv