Quote Originally Posted by SmartWombat
PS CS2 also requires an online activation with the Adobe website, as well as the registration code.
So does CS. It doesn't even make a good paperweight without it.

The only way to get a deal on Photoshop is to get an educational discount. If you're a student, then you can buy it for about 1/3 the retail price. The official description of "student" should fit a person who takes one continuing education class at a community college, but check it out to be sure. Hint, hint.