^ seconded.
I, like G, don't buy software unless the next job will pay for it. I simply couldn't otherwise.
I cannot wait until the subscription model is complete. Didn't hear about it? Just another prediction of mine (just like a web-based photoshop was) that there will be a login screen on all adobe products soon. I certainly wouldn't mind paying $15-$30 bucks a month and always have the latest stuff.