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Installing Adobe Reader
Q. I can’t seem to download Adobe Acrobat so I can print some documents. What can I do?
A. Adobe makes several programs that can read Portable Document Format (PDF) files, a format used for everything from tax forms to newsletters and magazines. Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader (formerly called Adobe Acrobat Reader) are the two main programs the company offers for working with PDF files, but there are several differences between them to keep in mind.
Adobe Acrobat, which lets you create, edit and save your own PDF files, comes in several versions aimed at business and graphics professionals. The program can cost up to several hundred dollars, depending on which version you get. You can purchase the software in stores or by clicking the store link at www.adobe.com.
Adobe Reader, on the other hand, is a free program used mostly for displaying and printing PDF files. Adobe has versions of the free software for many types of systems, including Windows (95 through Vista), old and new versions of the Macintosh operating system, Linux, Unix and even hand-held organizers that run the Palm or Pocket PC.
You can download Adobe Reader by going to the downloads page on Adobe’s site and following the instructions, which include selecting the appropriate version for your operating system from the pop-up menus on the page. Once the file downloads, double-click its icon to start the Adobe Reader installation process.
PDF files can retain the fonts, images and layout of the document as it was originally designed. Adobe created the format, but it is not the only company that makes PDF software. Sites like Planet PDF (www.planetpdf.com) list other programs for Windows, Macintosh and Linux systems.
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