thanks very much for replying. i've done a lot of research online and have even phoned adobe, but cannot seem to relax as the price seems to good to be true.

adobe said if it's english language edition it will work fine in uk, even if it comes from another country – but they still put doubt in my mind by saying 'but you're better off buying directly from us, as that way you'll know it works.'

WHAT KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THAT??!

i was on an adobe forum, and apparantly someone working for 'adobe' said software from usa/canada will NOT work on uk computers and you can't buy upgrades, etc.....

i'm just really confused. i have an imac which i bought about 6 months ago, and the system requirements for north american adobe software seem to match up with my computer.

i know that with a north american copy of adobe web premium cs4 i'd either have to give up the
technical support or use the north american support line (depending on who you believe).

can anybody add anything, good or bad, to the subject.

bloody online shopping!! arrgggghhh!