[GraemeJ]

No - the version I have is V8, as is the version in the link I gave.

I think it was originally intended (by Adobe) to provide these free versions for people who already owned the software, but were unable to authenticate it (they took the authentication server down for technical reasons) in the case of a re-install. However, it seems Adobe screwed up and, effectively, made this (plus four other market leading programs) a free release to all.

There was much discussion in the Audiomasters forum at the time and this quote, from an Adobe beta tester who is well-versed in the way the company works, pretty much sums it up;

"...... the whole thing is slightly surprising, and I must admit that I didn't think that this was how Adobe would handle this from the site, especially as they must have all the information available to do the job properly. For all we know, it could well be the ultimate Adobe cock-up ....."

Whatever the truth of the situation, it's a great and legitimate way to acquire some useful software.