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Macromedia introduced attractive Studio 8 upgrade pricing at the version 8 launch to encourage users to upgrade to the Studio 8 suite. Some Studio 8 upgrade options and pricing for certain customers will end, and new upgrade pricing will take effect, after 31 December 2005 (midnight PST).

The changes in the new Pricing and Upgrade Policy only impact those commercial customers wishing to upgrade into the Studio 8 suite from one of the Point Products, (Flash, Flash Professional, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and FreeHand).

Policy and Pricing changes and information are below:

• Pre- and post 31 December 2005, any past commercial Studio customer can upgrade to Studio 8 for $399.
• After 31 December 2005, commercial customers who own both Dreamweaver (any version) and Flash (any version excluding Flash Basic) can upgrade to Studio 8 for $399.
• After 31 December 2005, any past commercial Dreamweaver customer can purchase the Studio 8 upgrade for $799.
• After 31 December 2005, any past commercial Flash customer (excluding Flash Basic) can purchase the Studio 8 upgrade for $599.
• After 31 December 2005, any past commercial Fireworks or FreeHand customer wishing purchase Studio 8 upgrade cannot do so, and must purchase a full new Studio 8 license at $999.

The chart below reflects the new pricing and policies after December 31, 2005.

Education

These changes in pricing and policy do not apply to Education. Please refer to the Education Store on www.macromedia.com for current pricing and policy information.

Government Upgrade Pricing

The current Macromedia Government Volume Pricing will remain in effect until further notice. When appropriate, Government resellers and distributors will be given formal notification with new pricing and policy information for the Government Volume Price Lists.

Volume License Purchases

These changes do not impact Points and Discount schedules for the Major Volume License Program. It is advantageous for all customers, including MVLP customers, to take advantage of existing Studio 8 upgrade pricing before December 31, 2005. After December 31, 2005, all MVLP Studio 8 opportunities will be calculated using the pricing and policy information noted above.

International

These changes in pricing and policy are worldwide. All changes will be applied to corresponding international versions of commercial products in the respective currency.