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Friday, October 10, 2003
Is It Better to Give Or Receive?
I consider myself to be pretty good with computers. I'm well versed in many different software packages and operating systems. I can usually troubleshoot any problem and correct it in a very short period of time. Actually I thrive when problems arise because I learn a lot in the process. But, I need some help. I have to admit that I feel like a computer neophyte.It's not like I can call a helpdesk to get the answer to this question.
I get lots of email that contain Macromedia Flash files. I watch them, replay them and send them on for others to enjoy. I really get a kick out of them because they are so funny, creative and some are just downright nasty. I really get excited when people call me and tell me that they are sending me a Flash file. I keep my email client open and refresh it constantly, looking for the file to show up in my non-metallic virtual post office box.
Here’s my problem. You've probably seen the television commercial from Adobe Acrobat promoting the “PDF” file. College students are seen sitting in an auditorium with boxes on their desks wrapped with a red bows. Then the scene cuts to the professor standing behind his desk with the same type of box wrapped with the same type of red bow. The voiceover says, “PDF, is it better to give a PDF or to receive one?” Each time I sit there pondering, “what is the fascination with the PDF?” I just don’t get it.
I own the full version of Acrobat which lets me create a PDFs. The PDF looks exactly like the original file that I started with and by looking at the computer screen, I don’t see any difference. There is nothing mystical or magical there. And, of course, I also receive PDFs. For the most part, when I open a PDF, I notice that it does open a little faster. But again, nothing mystical or magical happens.
Although I do send PDFs, I’ve yet to get that orgasmic thrill anywhere in the process of sending or receiving one of these little dittys. I would rather have that big box wrapped with the red bow. That, perhaps, would help with my anticipation of seeing what’s inside.
So, if you understand the commercials for the PDF, by all means, and I’m begging here, really begging, help me so I can understand it.
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