I'm having trouble opening a specific PDF file on my Linux system. It seems to require Adobe Acrobat or Reader to view, as indicated by a message saying "For optimal viewing of this PDF portfolio, it should be opened in Acrobat or Adobe Reader version X or higher." I noticed that the document was produced with Adobe Acrobat Pro, so I'm wondering if it was altered in a way that restricts access in other PDF readers. I've tried using Okular, but it doesn't work. What are some other possible methods or solutions for opening this file on Linux?
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I generally use Xournal++ because it allows for PDF editing and can be pretty handy. However, it's odd that a PDF would be so restrictive. Have you thought about trying LibreOffice Draw or other PDF readers? Just a heads up though, I had some issues with multilingual content on there before.
You might want to give your web browser a shot for opening PDFs. Both Firefox and Chrome have built-in PDF viewers that often work well. Just drag and drop the file into your browser to see if it opens properly!
There are definitely dedicated tools out there for opening PDFs on Linux. You can check out the Arch Wiki for a list of software options that might help you out. Sometimes those tools do a better job than the typical viewers!
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check out the Arch Wiki for more options.