Creating a PDF is a function of the Operating System and printer driver. Sent from my iPhone
> On May 6, 2020, at 8:25 PM, Alan B <abo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > No open source PDF editors that I am aware of. > > Regarding this particular question it is important to understand the > requirement. Many people I have supported have asked for a PDF editor. > Getting them to define what they actually want to do often determines that > the features of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader, among others, will > meet their requirements. > > If the requirements include changing text (adding, removing, reflowing) in > an existing PDF, controlling how others can use the document (prohibit > select and copy text, open to a certain page, prevent modification, etc) > then yes, a PDF editor would be required. > > If the requirements include highlighting, marking out, underscoring > existing text, applying a digital signature, adding comments, then Adobe > Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader both will meet the requirements. If the > requirement is to create a PDF document then OpenOffice programs can be > used to do that along with other methods, e.g. Foxit Reader includes a PDF > "printer". Select it as the target printer and instead of a page coming out > of your physical printer, a PDF document is created. > >> On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 12:40 PM sasha blaskovich <sjbla...@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> That was very helpful. The distinction is now very clear. >> Is there an Open Source PDF Editor, like Adobe Pro? >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Alan B <abo...@gmail.com> >> Sent: May 5, 2020 6:33 AM >> To: users@openoffice.apache.org <users@openoffice.apache.org> >> Subject: Re: E-mail Program >> >> You're welcome, Sasha. >> >> Some additional information for you to consider. >> >> Yes, some are simply profiting without contributing. However some people >> have limited / no online access. Sellers that provide physical media, >> DVD/USB, are providing a worthwhile service for them. >> >> The other point, OpenOffice is "open source software". Not "freeware". >> There are distinctions. Most often, freeware comes with other unwanted or >> unneeded software that continually requests the user to upgrade to paid >> version or to buy some additional product. A nag that is not helpful and, >> if the nag is followed, can lead to undesirable problems on the pc. >> >> When you search for software I suggest including the phrase "open source", >> with the quotes, in your search. You will find many useful programs >> provided in the same manner as OpenOffice. >> >> e.g. >> Audacity - sound file editing >> GIMP, Krita - image editing and creation >> OpenShot - video editing >> Thunderbird - email >> Calibre - ebook library and management >> Gramps - geanalogical research software >> etc. >> >> On Tue, May 5, 2020 at 2:40 AM sasha blaskovich <sjbla...@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Thank you very much! It is very sad that there are vultures out there >>> that are selling this freeware! >>> I hope they are providing a kickback from their sales.... >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Alan B <abo...@gmail.com> >>> Sent: May 4, 2020 6:04 PM >>> To: users@openoffice.apache.org <users@openoffice.apache.org> >>> Subject: Re: E-mail Program >>> >>> Sasha, >>> >>> To add to Wade's statement... >>> >>> OO is free for anyone to download and should be downloaded from the >>> official website, https://www.openoffice.org/ >>> >>> Click on the "I want to download Apache OpenOffice" link to get to the >>> download page. >>> >>> No registration required. >>> Return to the page as often as you like to check for a new version. >>> Download the new version, again for free, when it is available on the >>> download page. >>> >>> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 6:28 PM sasha blaskovich <sjbla...@hotmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> I recently bought your Open Office software CD on Amazon.ca and need to >>>> know if there is an Open Office E-mail program similar to the MS >> Outlook >>>> program? >>>> Thanks, >>>> Regards, >>>> Sasha >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Alan Boba >>> CISSP, CCENT, ITIL v3 Foundations 2011 >>> >> >> >> -- >> Alan Boba >> CISSP, CCENT, ITIL v3 Foundations 2011 >> > > > -- > Alan Boba > CISSP, CCENT, ITIL v3 Foundations 2011 --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: users-unsubscr...@openoffice.apache.org For additional commands, e-mail: users-h...@openoffice.apache.org
