Marc Millon wrote:
>
> [...] It seems to me that it would be useful for PDF
> publishers not only to offer links to the Adobe download site but to offer the
> PDF viewer plug-in which could be quickly downloaded and to configure Acrobat
> Reader as a helper application in the browser? Is this possible and is anyone
> else doing this?

I'm sure you'll get some response on this. I wanted to make two points:

* I released two CD products for customers recently, both in December. Acrobat
Reader installers were included. As of February, the Reader software was out of
date (a plug-in had been updated). Moral: To keep 100% current, web
distribution is almost the only answer. This is because the technology changes
so fast. I agree that the download is a pain for modem users, but in
applications where keeping current is a priority, it may be the only choice.

* You should be aware that the PDF Viewer plug-in requires the Acrobat Reader
application to run in the background. Downloading the plug-in alone is not an
option. (Somebody stone me if I'm wrong.)

Cory Snavely
The Beacon Group