Wait, pay for CC to use CS6?
If you have an active Creative Cloud subscription (yes, the monthly one), Adobe legally allows you to download and install older versions of Illustrator, including CS6, via the Creative Cloud Desktop App. download illustrator cs6
CS6 doesn't require phoning home to Adobe’s servers every 30 days. For designers with unstable internet, or those working in secure government/medical environments, CS6 was a dream. Wait, pay for CC to use CS6
Creative Cloud costs about $20–$60 per month depending on your plan. Over five years, that is $1,200 to $3,600. CS6, back in the day, cost a one-time fee of around $599. For freelancers on a budget, the math of "owning" CS6 is intoxicating. the monthly one)