[SATLUG] Trouble Opening PDF with DRM built-in

[CRivera]

R. Tyler Ballance wrote:
> 
> On Oct 14, 2006, at 4:56 PM, CRivera wrote:
> 
>> I'm trying to open a PDF for my Calculus class. This book has some sort
>> of password protection on it. I purchased this E-Book legally....for 90
>> bucks and I'm having trouble opening it. I downloaded the latest *nix
>> version of Adobe reader from adobe.com and it meets the minimum version
>> for this book. But, it appears that the Linux version doesn't have DRM
>> built into it. I really don't want to throw XP on a laptop just so I can
>> open this E-Book.If I open it up with Adobe Reader, it says that it
>> cannot open the document because there is a missing plugin. I'm not sure
>> how to go about getting/installing this plugin since it doesn't say
>> which plugin I'm missing. Here are the instructions I received when I
>> purchased the book.
>>
>> Before you begin the download process, please follow the basic steps
>> listed
>> below to ensure an easy download of your eBook.
>>
>>    1. Make sure you have the latest version of ADOBE Reader. Windows XP
>> requires
>>       ADOBE Reader 7.0, minimum. You may download the latest reader at:
>>       http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
>>    2. Once the latest READER is installed, make sure to activate the
>> ADOBE DRM
>>       (Digital Rights Management). If you are unsure how to activate the
>> DRM,
>>       refer to the Troubleshooting page of the online HELP section.
>>    3. Clear your temporary internet files. If you are unsure how to do
>> this,
>>       refer to the Troubleshooting page of the online HELP section.
>>    4. Temporarily turn off any POP- Up blocker software that may be
>> installed on
>>       your computer. Some of the most common types are YAHOO!, eBAY,
>> Norton
>>       Internet Security and McAfee. Please refer to the HELP section
>> of your
>>       POP-UP blocker software for specific instructions.
>>
>> Anyone know where I should go from here?
> 
> I'd be sure to point this out to your professor, that's completely absurd.
> 
> I'm on a Mac, if you need any help, I am sure I could use Apple's
> print-to-PDF feature to "print" an unencumbered version of your PDF if
> need be.
> 
> DRM is a scourge against humanity. I can't bloody stand it.
> 
> R. Tyler Ballance: Lead Mac Developer at bleep. software
> contact: tyler at bleepsoft.com | jabber: tyler at jabber.geekisp.com
> 
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Wow, I appreciate it. I'm definitely bringing this up to the professor.
This is the first time I've had to open something up with DRM enabled.
I'm Windows free, and I'd like to stay that way. I'll email you
off-list. Thanks again!

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Chris Rivera
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