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04-18-2005, 07:20 AM
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beauty in the breakdown
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Acrobat Alternative?
So basically my university (UNC) insists on distributing damn near everything in PDF format. Fine and good, and I understand the reasons, but here is the problem: I hate Acrobat with a burning, undying passion. Slow, bloated to hell, and manages to make every machine Ive ever used chug and grind, especially when it is starting up. I hate waiting 30 seconds for Acrobat to start up just so I can check to see what the lecture topic is for the day.
Does anyone know of any alternative, lightweight PDF readers out there? Is there even such a thing? Thanks for the help.
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04-18-2005, 07:41 AM
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Location: texas
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So, did you even look at google before posting here?
Easy way to search is to type "pdf reader -adobe" in the google search area. FoxIt PDF Reader: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php PDF Reader 2.3: http://www.cadkas.de/downengpdf5.php xpdf: http://www.foolabs.com/xpdf/ *RECOMMENDED* eXPert PDF Reader: http://www.download.com/eXPert-PDF-R...-10354227.html
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04-18-2005, 09:10 AM
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beauty in the breakdown
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
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Yes, I was looking for suggestions though. I prefer not to install loads of random crap, and was hoping someone had some experience with one they could tell me about.
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04-18-2005, 09:17 AM
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There's also an Adobe reader speed up program out there.
It trims down all the DLLs and registry entries and loads the program REALLY quickly. One here - freeware: http://www.acropdf.com/ |
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04-18-2005, 01:13 PM
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big damn hero
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Heavens forbid...to come to a discussion board in search of discussion?
I haven't used an actual acrobat alternative, but I have used speed up programs similar to WillyPete's suggestion and have been pleased. There's also a slimmed down version of acrobat out there for download (no third party programs  ).... I can't remember it off the top of my head, but I'll look for it and post accordingly.
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