pdf files

nailgunner · 12 Nov 2010

Phone Man said:

Be sure to uncheck the two boxes (they are checked by default) and then at the bottom hit DECLINE and it will continue.

Jim

That's great advice on that and other downloads. I can't remember the last time I downloaded a third-party program that didn't try to attach a toolbar.

mjf · 13 Nov 2010

nailgunner said:

Patti, everyone has their favorite. But if you are looking to just open and read a PDF, Adobe is the LAST program I would install. It's the first one I deleted on the desktop I recently bought.

I've always used Adobe readers and never had a problem (the founder of Adobe invented pdfs!). Adobe reader supports the latest developments in pdfs including multimedia.
Adobe make the Photoshop products that the poster & I use.

If you are going to make sweeping statements then give sound justification.

yowanvista · 13 Nov 2010

I've always used Adobe readers and never had a problem

Most SF members wouldn't agree with you. Adobe is bloated and it also causes BSODs

Tews · 13 Nov 2010

The security exploits in Adobe reader are well documented and have been known for a long time ... my opinion .. forewarned is forearmed..

mjf · 13 Nov 2010

Tews said:

The security exploits in Adobe reader are well documented and have been known for a long time ... my opinion .. forewarned is forearmed..

Would you extend your warning to other Adobe products (eg. Lightroom, CS5, Photoshop Elements....)?
I wasn't aware of security issues - I'll follow that up.

nailgunner · 13 Nov 2010

mjf said:

If you are going to make sweeping statements then give sound justification.

My sound justification is every system I've had it on it was always locking up and crashing. That's the only justification I need. So when I got my machine with Windows 7 on it, I immediately deleted the piece of junk. I said it was the last one "I" would install. I'm very happy it works for you.

Ciara · 13 Nov 2010

I use Sumatra PDF, did on my Laptop and now on my Windows 7 Desktop (it can also be used from a Pen Drive)

Sumatra PDF Freeware - free software download and software review - barebone PDF viewer from SnapFiles

yowanvista · 13 Nov 2010

I use Foxit on PC and Nitro on my laptop

Nitro PDF Reader

whs · 13 Nov 2010

nailgunner said:

Patti, everyone has their favorite. But if you are looking to just open and read a PDF, Adobe is the LAST program I would install. It's the first one I deleted on the desktop I recently bought.

We agree again!!!

pparks1 · 13 Nov 2010

mjf said:

nailgunner said:

Patti, everyone has their favorite. But if you are looking to just open and read a PDF, Adobe is the LAST program I would install. It's the first one I deleted on the desktop I recently bought.

I've always used Adobe readers and never had a problem (the founder of Adobe invented pdfs!). Adobe reader supports the latest developments in pdfs including multimedia.
Adobe make the Photoshop products that the poster & I use.

If you are going to make sweeping statements then give sound justification.

I don't recommend of use Adobe Acrobat Reader.

My reasons for not doing so
#1). It's too big of a download and too big of an install
#2). It takes too longer to launch and thus I am waiting for my PDF's to open
#3). It has a history of having major security holes and Adobe takes a long time to patch them.

For me, PDF files need to just open as fast as possible and show me the contents.

Years ago, when Acrobat Reader came out it was quick and lightweight. Over the years, it has grown pretty bloated, includes numerous other features that I don't need and it just takes far too long for PDF files to open.

If you haven't tried something like FoxIt or Sumatra you probably aren't even aware of how slow adobe acrobat reader really is.

I use FoxIt. And people often remark at work....about how they wished their computer was as fast as mine as it takes them a lot longer to open a PDF. Well, our specs are the same..I'm just using FoxIt and they are using Adobe.