PDF stands for Portable Document Format and was created by Adobe Systems back in the early 1990′s. PDF is an open format file, meaning that any application can use it if so desired and it can be opened on any platform…whether you are running Windows, Mac, or even Linux.
Using PDF’s rather than regular Microsoft Word or .txt files has many benefits, especially security. PDF’s can be protected so that no one can edit, copy, print, or even open your document without a password, depending on the security settings you choose to select. So who does this help? Well, anyone looking to protect a document or have a document that can open on literally almost every computer, regardless of operating system.
By using the PDF format for your document, you can ensure that your intellectual property is protected and you can choose who opens it. Whether you are writing eBooks and don’t want them copied or printed, sending confidential information among people, or even if you are just creating a flyer that you don’t want anyone to edit, the PDF format is the way to go.
If you’re looking to create a PDF, you can use one of several programs. Adobe Acrobat Professional 9 is currently the latest version of Adobe’s industry leading PDF software. However, it costs several hundred dollars, which may be out of reach for most people. An alternative is the McBurrz PDF Suite, which has many of the features of the more expensive applications, and will cost you under $10 to purchase (with lifetime upgrades too). If you are looking for more information on this program, or are interested in any other cool software offered from McBurrz, be sure to check out the site at www.mcburrz.com.
