On 04/12/13 21:50, Doug McGarrett wrote:
I am aware that Adobe isn't making any more versions for Linux, but the version that is available for download is perfectly adequate. Someone should pass on the word to the Okular devs that if they want to make a clone, they need to make a REAL CLONE, form, fit and function! All the buttons and everything in the same places, and all the functions--especially those related to filling out forms-- have to work, PERFECTLY.
Firstly, the Okular devs *cannot* make a 'clone' of acrobat reader - that would require countless IP infringements which I'm sure Adobe would take a very dim view of. Secondly, reverse-engineering a complex, dynamic file structure like pdf is a serious challenge; not something that can be accomplished in short order, especially when it's a moving target.
Until then, I will use Adobe, and I will intentionally avoid distros that do not make provision to do so.
That's quite a knee-jerk you've got there, Doug... You might do better lobbying Adobe to support Linux and assisting the Okular devs with testing and bug reports.
And the "security" thing is nothing but scare tactics. You can read anywhere that there has never been a virus on Linux!
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