Re: Bug in acroread?
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Mike McCarty wrote:
> Joe Hart wrote:
>>
>> My position comes from the fact that companies try to push their
>> proprietary formats down our throats. PDF is a perfect example of a
>> file type that I have disliked since I moved to Europe where the paper
>> format is different than the US. With PDF files, one cannot change the
>> paper format. I end up with empty space on the pages or images that are
>> distorted. Some pdf files that I have downloaded are set for some
>> really strange paper (brochure perhaps) that of course I don't have.
>
> This is a limitation of the tools, not the file format.
>
>> There is no such problem with other files. Unfortunately, PDF has
>> become a standard. Luckily there are gpl tools that can handle them,
>> but I don't think you can thank adobe for that.
>
> Yes, you can. The format is proprietary, but published, and they
> don't charge licensing fees, unlike GIF, for example.
>
> Mike
Hmm, perhaps my prejudice against Adobe is mistaken. If the format is
open, unlike some other formats for documents, then it will just be a
matter of time before someone creates a tool that does what I want.
Perhaps if nobody is willing to take up the task, then I myself will
start such a project. Of course, that would be fr down my "to-do" list.
Since you know so much about PDF files, let me ask you another question.
Does PDF have DRM capabilities built in?
Joe
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