Why “Adobe” is being discussed
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Location: US Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: No Email: logandark@logandark.net Self-taught software engineer with over 10 years of experience. TypeScript, Rust, Python, some Ha…
by LoganDark · Oct 5, 2026
No IP for Adobe to retaliate on. None of the UI is patentable. Can't believe HN sentiment is taking adobe's side over open source, just because the latter used AI.
by unified101 · Oct 5, 2026
The interesting parts are what is lacking though, not just any feature. A life without smart objects is terrible in photo editing as an example, at least once you’ve seen the up…
by techpression · Oct 5, 2026
Yep. I was on a long plane trip and settled in to do a bunch of work in InDesign, only to have the POS try to re-validate my subscription at that moment, without even a one-day…
by VerifiedReports · Oct 5, 2026
Two main things: Network effects like presets and plugin ecosystem, tutorials and books, team knowledge (you can ask a colleague how to do things). Switching costs like lightroo…
by internet_points · Oct 5, 2026
I'm struggling with the audience? The main thing about Adobe right now is millions of hours of youtube videos that show me how to do stuff. I would be completely lost with this…
by bergen · Oct 5, 2026
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Adobe is a building material made from loam and organic materials. Adobe is Spanish for mudbrick. In some English-speaking regions of Spanish heritage, such as the Southwestern United States, the term is used to refer to any kind of earthen construction, or various architectural styles like Pueblo Revival or Territorial Revival. Most adobe buildings are similar in appearance to cob and rammed earth buildings. Adobe is among the earliest building materials, and is used throughout the world. Read more on Wikipedia