Hi PDF Readers Campaign,
I just posted an article on ComputerWorldUK and have been surprised by the response[1]. I think there may be an opportunity here for a slow-burn, viral campaign around hybrid PDFs. I realise they remain problematic for all sort of reasons, but they have some distinct advantages: They contain ODF, so to edit them you need an ODF compliant program The programs that can edit them are currently all free software They condition people to avoid other file formats like DOC & DOCX By pointing at PDF, the appearance of "taking sides" in the ODF:OOXML dialectic is minimised
Would promoting hybrid PDFs make an interesting addition to the PDF reader campaign?
Along with the article, I created a sample editable PDF with instructions on how to make more of them[2]. I'd welcome your input on ways to make that document more appealing and more likely to be forwarded to friends with a delighted "you have to see this, it is The Answer!!" I think it should remain generic, neutral and unbranded so that as many people as possible can feel they "own" it, but otherwise I am very open to all suggestions. Matthias, how about quietly including this file in the DFD activities?
Cheers!
S.
[1] http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/simon-says/2012/03/the-magic-of-editable-pd... [2] https://github.com/webmink/SparkleFolder/blob/master/Documents/Hybrid-PDF.pd...