Adobe first launched Creative Suite 1 back in 2003, and now, ten years and six versions later, the company is taking a left turn: Adobe is abandoning its Creative Suite entirely to focus efforts on Creative Cloud. From The Next Web:

Adobe targets the same Pro and Pro-sumer community that Apple had the misfortune of knowing when it redesigned Final Cut Pro. Adobe’s decision to solely embrace a subscription offering could lead to mass protest if not handled correctly.

But before grabbing your torch, let us explain what, exactly, is happening — then we’ll get into why.

 Adobe Abandons Its Creative Suite to Focus on Creative Cloud