Re: Nielsen frags PDF with misinformative Alertbox... AGAIN!

Subject: Re: Nielsen frags PDF with misinformative Alertbox... AGAIN!
From: guy <guy -at- hiskeyboard -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 12:37:11 -0700


Jan Cohen wrote:

. . . Personally, I think the .pdf format is a great way to transport a printable
file to someone who needs or wants it. And for those who want to read on
screen, there's online help.

One other element to consider -- a pdf can have hyperlinks in it, as online help does. And it can be searched by brute force if necessary.

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