Creating a PDF is a function of the Operating System and printer driver.

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> 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


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