Tuesday, January 09, 2007
At last, a 'Mars attacks' graphic
It turns out that Michael Jahn will be on a panel later this month that will discuss XPS printers. He is also looking at Mars, as shown in the graphic. There may be more in his blog so the meeting on thursday is just a start in an area we know not much at the moment.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Mars, XML, Global Graphics
Ahead of an informal meeting next week, this is to invite comment if anyone knows about Mars or Global Graphics and XML paper.
So far there is not a lot known about Mars or what Global Graphics is doing. They have done something with HP and there are Japanese printer companies doing something but details are scarce.
XML info please.
So far there is not a lot known about Mars or what Global Graphics is doing. They have done something with HP and there are Japanese printer companies doing something but details are scarce.
XML info please.
Thursday, January 05, 2006
PDF on Server, XML, Flex, Open Source
This blog could start up again with contributions from people who have been involved with the Acrobat User Forum so far. Please contact if you would like to be added as a contributor.
auf2004@gmail.com
One issue that strikes me is the apparent gap between desktop Acrobat for 'knowledge workers' and the LiveCycle server products for the enterprise. I can't see why they are not part of the same discussion. They are in different business units as part of marketing segments but i think a user group can cover both aspects.
It is not clear how Macromedia Flex approach will fit with Adobe. It seems to be another way to work with XML data. I think a user group scope should cover XML including open source options.
auf2004@gmail.com
One issue that strikes me is the apparent gap between desktop Acrobat for 'knowledge workers' and the LiveCycle server products for the enterprise. I can't see why they are not part of the same discussion. They are in different business units as part of marketing segments but i think a user group can cover both aspects.
It is not clear how Macromedia Flex approach will fit with Adobe. It seems to be another way to work with XML data. I think a user group scope should cover XML including open source options.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Meeting at Slug and Lettuce Thursday after Adobe Live
Starting this blog up again. I think it is ok for comments but can't remember.
Another AUF meeting coming up. This could be the last time that pre-press is an issue. It will continue of course but probably not as something people will go out of their way for an evening meeting. The AUF can move on to 'intelligent documents' etc.
One new development is that there is a form on the Defra site using Reader Extensions. Most examples on the Adobe websites are from the US. So it is a new phase for there to be a UK example actually working.
Another AUF meeting coming up. This could be the last time that pre-press is an issue. It will continue of course but probably not as something people will go out of their way for an evening meeting. The AUF can move on to 'intelligent documents' etc.
One new development is that there is a form on the Defra site using Reader Extensions. Most examples on the Adobe websites are from the US. So it is a new phase for there to be a UK example actually working.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
More on affordability
There is a report at PDFzone
Targetting Fortune 500 companies implies a price level that is a bit difficult for most people.
Targetting Fortune 500 companies implies a price level that is a bit difficult for most people.
Monday, May 31, 2004
Can Adobe server software be afforded?
Cost is one aspect of software. There is an impression that Reader Extensions can be expensive. Is this still true? Possibilities change but remain fairly complicated.
Long ago the Reader started out as a $50 charge. A few people tried it out.
Is server software at a similar stage? Some governments and large financial companies are starting projects. Will there be a time when most companies use similar software? Will this be at a different level of prices?
At Seybold Amsterdam the wish genie was asked this question yet again. Stephan Jaeggi mentioned collaboration as a particular aspect that could be widely useful if it could be afforded. Comment on text would contribute to learning. At the moment educational budgets cannot afford full Acrobat on every desk, or the server equivalent.
Long ago the Reader started out as a $50 charge. A few people tried it out.
Is server software at a similar stage? Some governments and large financial companies are starting projects. Will there be a time when most companies use similar software? Will this be at a different level of prices?
At Seybold Amsterdam the wish genie was asked this question yet again. Stephan Jaeggi mentioned collaboration as a particular aspect that could be widely useful if it could be afforded. Comment on text would contribute to learning. At the moment educational budgets cannot afford full Acrobat on every desk, or the server equivalent.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
PHP possibility
I have come across a PHP sort of way to create PDF
http://www.ros.co.nz/pdf/
Seems stuck at version 0.9 so there may be a similar problem as with Apache.
Still, the test works ok.
Any experience with open source and PHP as a route to PDF?
http://www.ros.co.nz/pdf/
Seems stuck at version 0.9 so there may be a similar problem as with Apache.
Still, the test works ok.
Any experience with open source and PHP as a route to PDF?
PDF archive standard
http://www.aiim.org/pdf_a/
Is there any UK site where the archive standard is being used or studied?
It seems to be a limited form of PDF that will cause fewer problems, similar to PDF/X for pre-press. But what happens to PDF that fails to conform? Can this be archived somewhere else?
Is there any UK site where the archive standard is being used or studied?
It seems to be a limited form of PDF that will cause fewer problems, similar to PDF/X for pre-press. But what happens to PDF that fails to conform? Can this be archived somewhere else?
