Activation servers deactivated? Seems like what happens next is, well, a huge software giveaway. Over 1 GB of data to be downloaded just for the suite itself, though, so those on mobile connections might want to watch it.

I just found out about this a few moments ago and you technically should have an Adobe account, but right now, the offer page seems to be under maintenance and in Japanese in part for some reason. Still, you should be able to find direct-download links within Gizmodo's comments and the fact that the serial is no longer unique should reassure anyone.

Mac users: If you're using an Intel Mac and are running Lion or newer, you're out of luck.

EDIT: There seems to be some bits of uncertainty regarding the software, but it IS hammered.

Haha, this is great! I will be trying to get it until I find success! Thanks for sharing.

BUT... The site that you linked THEN brings you to a link that takes you to...

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As usual, Adobe gives out a vague statement that doesn't seem to confirm or deny anything about the wide-open download links.

I'm now officially confused.

Based on what I've read from running around, it's not free. Adobe is disabling the activation server and so those who have previously purchased CS2 but no longer have it will be able to download it again. It doesn't work on newer computers and that's why they're ending it, but that's just what I found.

Guess something's funny when tech blogs run with it.