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Archives => 2006 => Topic started by: Bruce_F on December 06, 2006, 09:08:59 AM

Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: Bruce_F on December 06, 2006, 09:08:59 AM
If you haven't taken the time to download the latest Adobe Reader you in for a surprise!

It's totally redesigned and it's lightning fast!

Note: This version is for OS 10.4.3 or higher
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: pendragon on December 06, 2006, 09:18:22 AM
And, an Intel version (finally).

I installed both the PPC and Intel versions without problem. As Bruce noted, it's incredibly fast, nothing like the Adobe of yesteryear.

Many new features including digital signatures.

Apparently the Plugin for FireFox is still in development, but for Safari users, a marked improvement (IMNHO). clap.gif  cheer.gif
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: Mrious_be on December 06, 2006, 09:40:09 AM
It would be nice if it actually did downloaded yes tongue.gif

I guess I will wait a few days more.

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Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: kimmer on December 06, 2006, 12:51:32 PM
Download stalled for me as well. Must be too many folks trying to grab it. wink.gif
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: antony on December 06, 2006, 12:56:48 PM
QUOTE(pendragon @ Dec 7 2006, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And, an Intel version (finally).

I installed both the PPC and Intel versions without problem. As Bruce noted, it's incredibly fast, nothing like the Adobe of yesteryear.

Yes, it's a lot faster.

Why don't they release a single "Universal" version, instead I need to download two version for two versions.

They should've provided a "standalone version" without "download manager". (Okay, I am kind of person who hates download manager.
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: Paddy on December 06, 2006, 03:29:18 PM
Downloaded and installed just fine for me right now. Sort of felt like I was getting something from Macy's...wink.gif (same overwhelmingly RED everything!) But the new look and speed are nice.

And now I have to go and change all the "Get Adobe Reader" logos on all my web sites, since they changed that too...tongue.gif
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: rongold on December 07, 2006, 09:39:54 AM
How do you get the download manager to work? Every time I try it, it says it cannot write to my desktop because the file may be locked or I don't have adequate permissions, neither of which is true. Is this just an indication of a busy server at Adobe?
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: Xairbusdriver on December 07, 2006, 10:57:40 AM
Sounds more like a choice in the browsers expected download location. I'd check that setting and make sure it's what you expect it to be. A busy server would just show an error message or take forever to to do anything. The server doesn't know anything about your disk permissions or locked files, nor does the browser, it just tries to put stuff where you tell it. The OS gives these warnings, if applicable, after the server and browser try to do their thing.

I'm just glad to not hear of any problems with the new reader, at least so far? smile.gif
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: rongold on December 07, 2006, 11:32:29 AM
Not a browser probelm or expected download location. Adobe insists on downloading to the desktop. I had no problems downloading and installing (rather the Adobe Download Manager) the Intel version to my MacBook. The download mananger dmg downloads without a problem. But it could not then download the Reader Install.dmg until the 5th try (deleting earlier versions each time before trying again).
Title: Adobe Reader 8
Post by: kimmer on December 07, 2006, 12:49:54 PM
QUOTE(Paddy @ Dec 6 2006, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Downloaded and installed just fine for me right now. Sort of felt like I was getting something from Macy's...wink.gif (same overwhelmingly RED everything!) But the new look and speed are nice.

LOL! I had this "Target" sensation.  biggrin.gif