[Techtalk] Saving in PDF

[Poppy]

While I agree with you (I love PDF format), I really feel compelled to
point out that AFAIK PDF isn't an open format.

--Poppy

On Tue, 2002-11-05 at 00:03, Dan Richter wrote:
> Does anyone know a word processor that can save in PDF format?
> 
> I occurred to me recently that this shouldn't be too difficult (we already 
> have open-source converters from Postscript or LaTeX to PDF), and it would 
> add significant "coolness" because the plug-in to convert Word to PDF costs 
> a considerable chunk of money.
> 
> Additionally, it would provide an alternative to Word as a universal medium 
> of interchange. I'm thinking of resumes/CVs in particular here. Everyone 
> sends resumes in Word format; PDF would be "snazzy" and more open than Word.
> 
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