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The PDF is a document type created by [http://www.adobe.com Adobe] that allows text and graphics to be displayed and printed in exactly the same way on any computer. | The PDF is a document type created by [http://www.adobe.com Adobe] that allows text and graphics to be displayed and printed in exactly the same way on any computer. | ||
| − | Adobe offer a free program called Adobe Reader that can view PDF on [[PC|PCs]] | + | Adobe offer a free program called Adobe Reader that can view PDF on [[PC|PCs]], [[Mac|Macs]] and [[Linux]] computers. Macs also come with a built-in program called Preview that opens PDFs (so no additional software is required) and Linux distributions often come with [[open source]] PDF viewing programs (such as Okular or Evince). |
[[Category:Jargon]][[Category:Technical]] | [[Category:Jargon]][[Category:Technical]] | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 14 November 2008
The PDF is a document type created by Adobe that allows text and graphics to be displayed and printed in exactly the same way on any computer.
Adobe offer a free program called Adobe Reader that can view PDF on PCs, Macs and Linux computers. Macs also come with a built-in program called Preview that opens PDFs (so no additional software is required) and Linux distributions often come with open source PDF viewing programs (such as Okular or Evince).
