'Nitro PDF Software Opts-In to OpenCandy to Monetize Downloads of PrimoPDF'. It can now be found in the installers of dozens of popular programs including IZArc, mirC, PrimoPDF, Trillian Astra and more. OpenCandy (OC) is a relatively new advertising product that more and more software developers are bundling with their programs. 'Controversial Advertising Program Now Being Embedded in More Software'. Vol.2 Issue 7 Page(s) 82 in print issue.^ Steyer Phelps, Anne ActivePDF PrimoPDF, PC Today Software Reviews, July 2004.The software includes ads in the program, so cannot be classified as adware, but uses OpenCandy to supply those ads. Create different version PDF files: 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5 Set the document properties information fields, - including author, title, subject, and keywords-to index your PDF files and make them easier to search. Protect and encrypt your information with strong password-based PDF security. Combine each newly created PDF file into the one PDF. Profiles include Screen, eBook, Print, Prepress, and Custom.

Use PrimoPDF's creation profiles to produce the same kind of PDF file every time. Īccording to its documentation, PrimoPDF has the following features: It uses the Ghostscript file format converter and RedMon printer redirection software.

This feature can be disabled within the program settings. When the program runs, it tries to download automatic updates from each time it prints. PrimoPDF is developed by the same company that develops the commercial Nitro PDF software.

But does utilize the OpenCandy Adware program and per its terms of service, may use OpenCandy to recommend other software to the user. It does not present the user with advertisements. PrimoPDF is a freeware program that creates a PDF file from Microsoft Windows documents.

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