[ale] Adobe stuff, security problems, alternatives

[Ron Frazier (ALE)]

Hi all,

I'm trying to get a handle on my Adobe stuff and want to avoid security 
problems as much as possible.  I have some questions.

Re: Adobe Reader.  I'm considering just replacing it due to the security 
problems.  I need something cross platform so I can run in Windows or 
Linux.  I need something that's stable and powerful.  It needs to be 
able to properly display complex PDF's like those 20 MB PDF's of 
topographic maps that I was mentioning in my thread on barometric 
altimeters.  These particular PDF's have several layers of the map, 
which can be turned on and off.

For example:

http://ims.er.usgs.gov/gda_services/download?item_id=5247561&quad=Abbeville%20North&state=GA&grid=7.5X7.5&series=TNM%20GeoPDF

My replacement program has to also be able to display print more 
conventional complex PDF's properly, such as those with hundreds of 
pages with lots of fonts and graphics and images, like a PDF of a magazine.

For example:

http://www.computerpoweruser.com/DigitalIssues/ComputerPowerUser/CP____1303__/offline/download.pdf

I don't want my PDF reader running any JavaScript or Java or 
multimedia.  I just want it to read documents.  What is the best cross 
platform alternative to Adobe Reader?

Re: Adobe Flash.  I don't think there is any good alternative to Flash, 
and lots of websites need it.  On my Mint 13 VM, it has the Mint Flash 
Plugin 11.0.1.152.  However, the Adobe plugin in the repository is at 
version 11.2.202.270.  So, should I upgrade to the Adobe version and 
uninstall the Mint version?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Ron


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