[BC] Manuals online...Not

[Alan Kline]

One solution is to use a font that is not commonly available
on users' machines. The font is embedded in the document so it
can be read, but if one tries to edit the document, Acrobat
will say that the edits cannot be made because the font is
not available on the system.

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Thomas G. Osenkowsky wrote:
> Bob,
> 
> One reason may be that an improperly edited file could be
> distributed to others and they may believe that any errors
> or omissions may the fault of the manufacturer, NOT
> someone who made improper changes or edits. Taking it
> one step further, if injury or loss (airtime, blown components, etc.)
> resulted, then legal issues arise. By locking the file, the
> manufacturer can claim that reasonable care was taken to
> ensure an accurate manual.
> 
> Just playing Devil's Advocate (but Al Pacino did a much
> better job!)
> 
> Tom Osenkowsky, CPBE