RE: [slightly OT] File protection from copying

["Andrew Warren" <awarren -at- synaptics -dot- com>]

Dan Goldstein wrote:

> "It is impossible to copy the images and text used in a
> CopySafe PDF document, even by using Printscreen or screen
> capture software."
> 
> How do they do that?

Dan:

You convert your PDF to their encrypted format, at which point it's no longer a PDF -- it can't be viewed using Acrobat Reader.  Your audience has to download a special "Copysafe Reader" application to view it.

And... The "impossible" in their claim should be read as "unlikely that a casual attempt will succeed".

-Andrew

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