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Adobe Lightroom, a prominent photo editing and management software, underwent a significant licensing transformation by shifting from a perpetual license model to a subscription-based model under Adobe's Creative Cloud (CC) ecosystem. This transition is often cited as a prime example of "Service Siphoning,"<!-- cited by whom? --> where essential features are moved to subscription services, compelling users to adopt recurring payment plans to retain access. The change has profound implications for consumer rights, software ownership, and the financial dynamics of software usage. | Adobe Lightroom, a prominent photo editing and management software, underwent a significant licensing transformation by shifting from a perpetual license model to a subscription-based model under Adobe's Creative Cloud (CC) ecosystem. This transition is often cited as a prime example of "Service Siphoning,"<!-- cited by whom? --> where essential features are moved to subscription services, compelling users to adopt recurring payment plans to retain access. The change has profound implications for consumer rights, software ownership, and the financial dynamics of software usage. | ||