1/10 (Nostalgia factor only; practical use is dangerous and frustrating).

The fact that people are still searching for this specific version over two decades later is a testament to Adobe's engineering in the early 2000s, but also a critique of the current industry. It is a refusal to let go of the era when you could buy a program, install it, and keep it forever—zipped up in a folder, safe from subscription fees.

However, there are major caveats—which we’ll cover.

: The most secure way is to use your original installation CD.