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    What Print to PDF software do you use??

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by burningrave101, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. burningrave101

    burningrave101 Notebook Deity

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    I've been testing out PrimoPDF 3.2 myself. What other good print to PDF programs are there available for free use?
     
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    Is it for .doc for example? Have you tried OpenOffice.Org?
     
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    I also use Primo PDF.
     
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    PrimoPDF here too. I've used several different ones, and like Primo the best.

    In the old days before all of these freebies, I used to "roll my own" with Ghostscript+RedMon. BTW most of these freeware versions use Ghostscript behind the scenes still.
     
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  6. burningrave101

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    No, I usually use it to print off a PDF copy of something when web browsing like an order confirmation when I place an order online. It makes it easy to e-mail a copy of a receipt to a buyer if they need another one instead of having to print it off and mail it to them the old fashion way. It's also good for doing backups of monthly credit card statements and things.
     
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    PrimoPDF works for me. Along with foxit reader, adobe can take a hike off my system for PDF's! Bloated software extraordinaire!
     
    goofball, Dec 22, 2007
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    I actually prefer Adobe Reader over Foxit Reader. Foxit Reader does load faster and is a much smaller program but I like the way PDF's look in Adobe and it's more compatible.
     
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