OT: Acrobat Reader needs plugin?

[Mike McCarty]

Les wrote:
> 
> I went to the site and looked at the plugin installation page, then
> followed a couple of links to some discussion on the subject.  They are

Yah, with a little prompt from Craig, I found it, too.

> using DRM, but not calling it that.  I will cease recommending anything
> from Cambridge press from here on out.  Sorry guys.  I detest a company

So will I. If I buy it, I should own my copy.

> that thinks everyone is ripping them off (even if it is happening to
> some degree, I purchased the book, and I do not want anyone snooping
> about on my system or reading habits.  Frankly, it is none of their

I also own a copy of the book, and agree wholeheartedly with your
statement.

> business.  I think a civil suit for peeping should be appropriate to
> such organizations. Just my opinion.

Going too far, I think. What damages have you incurred? Contacting them
and letting them know who you are, that you object, and what your
planned actions are may have more effect, anyway.

> 	However for now, my censureship will be that I will email my friends
> and tell them what the plugin does and to avoid it.  YMMV.

No, My Mileage will NOT VARY. That thing has already suffered an
ignominious death on my machine.

Mike
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