Comments by "Chaos Corner" (@chaos.corner) on "Why Does This Linux Package Even Exist!" video.

  1. Reader is a cut down version of the full Acrobat. It's less of a deal now but it's likely Adobe was encouraging redistribution back then. Certainly it was often bundled into other downloads. As well, the centralized repository has long been a thing on Linux so by not allowing redistribution, Adobe would have restricted their reach. Though Adobe has always been a bit weird.
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  2. Still waiting for Bonzi Buddy
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  3.  @GeroldViolenceBlemson  Then there was the time PDF 'encryption' was found to be a simple XOR.
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  4. Epub reflows which means it's a different niche. Of course, PDF is often misused...
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  5. I have a ID card printer that generates a PDF that only prints properly from Adobe Reader. I'm not sure what the issue is but other options print about 1/2" too low. I haven't tried it for Linux though.
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