This is a half-ranting, half-questioning post. Please bear with me.
What does .pdf do that isn't already done by numerous other, much more compact, file types? I really don't understand the purpose of .pdf. Can someone please tell me why this format is used at all?
It has caused me endless problems including computer lock-ups, hogs up tons of space, requires downloading a special reader, places all kinds of restrictions on viewing/editing/saving files.
What's it good for, besides causing headaches?
Here's my latest one:
I really can't stand (f'n HATE) pdf files. I refuse to download the acrobat reader on my home system.