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Bernd Zipper
Although
we did not test any Microsoft applications, they will have a significant
impact on the use of online PDFs, especially in the corporate enterprise.
Since the majority of Acrobat users are not involved in traditional graphic
arts but are part of law firms, insurance agencies, government bodies
and so on, we can expect Microsoft's and Adobe's Web and collaboration
tools to develop a decidedly "corporate" aspect.
Bernd Zipper
When Acrobat 5 was released, online digital signatures were presented as an
integral part of a collaborative PDF workflow. We assumed, erroneously,
that these would be handled in the same manner as online comments -- via
shared folders or WebDAV. Instead, we learned that online signatures had
to be implemented in a more cumbersome way, which unfortunately we were
unable to test.
Bernd Zipper
In general, a WebDAV server has modest hardware requirements. A Pentium
or PowerPC-based system with at least 128 MB RAM and 4GB disk space is
sufficient for the Acrobat workflow we tested. WebDAV can be installed
on most modern server operating systems, including Windows NT Server,
Windows 2000 Professional, OS X and Linux. An optimum configuration was
achieved, in our opinion, was achieved by using Red Hat Linux, Apache
and the WebDAV Extension.
Bernd Zipper
In general, a WebDAV server has modest hardware requirements. A Pentium
or PowerPC-based system with at least 128 MB RAM and 4GB disk space is
sufficient for the Acrobat workflow we tested. WebDAV can be installed
on most modern server operating systems, including Windows NT Server,
Windows 2000 Professional, OS X and Linux. An optimum configuration was
achieved, in our opinion, was achieved by using Red Hat Linux, Apache
and the WebDAV Extension.
Bernd Zipper
Before
we can share PDF files on the Web, we must first find a way to get them
there. Despite promises in numerous marketing brochures, putting data
online is not often an easy matter. Absent any support from CGI scripts,
the online data must usually be uploaded to the Web server using an FTP
application; the normal browser will not suffice.
Kurt Foss
Bruce Chizen, President and CEO of Adobe Systems, recently discussed with Planet PDF a range of related, Acrobat-centric topics. In the interview, he talks about the growing importance of Acrobat within the company's product line, the launch of Acrobat 5.0, his own Acrobat-dependent legacy, Adobe's new "Network Publishing" vision, its approach to ebooks, an upcoming release of a PDF Forms Fill-in product and the future release of a single, dual-purpose Reader.
David Zwang
In his article "Automating Workflows," David Zwang explores the what, how and why of process automation, including a look at some basic automation tools and offering insights on ways to facilitate new workflows.
Shlomo Perets
Shlomo Perets inspects Adobe Acrobat's capabilities specific to on-screen reading, offers explanations and illustrations of several commonly cited shortcomings and poses questions about possible improvements in future versions.
C. Scott Miller
C. Scott Miller shares his thoughts and experiences on an expanding demand for cross-media documentation that is driving new interest in PDF, part of his recent PDF Day presentation. It includes an overview of a fundraising project, combining multimedia with PDF documentation on a CD-ROM, that his company helped produce for Wells Fargo Bank.
Bryan Guignard
Bryan Guignard isn't yet talking to his PDF files, but he's spent a good deal of time listening to them lately. He's impressed with the Text-to-Speech technology, as he explains in his article, and sees opportunities beyond just an accessibility solution.
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