[TriLUG] FileOpen protected pdf file

[Douglas Ward]

After some additional research I figured out that the way to get past the
DRM technology is to install the copy of Adobe Reader 5.0 that is included
on the CD along with the DRM software.  I was able to install it under
wine.  Problem solved!

On 2/20/06, Joseph Tate <dragonstrider at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> evince, kpdf, or xpdf should open it.  Open the program first, then
> use the file menu to open the pdf.  If it's DRM'd however, I'm not
> sure how to help.
>
> On 2/20/06, Douglas Ward <binaryflow at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I am taking a MCSA certification class on Windows XP Professional at the
> NC
> > State McKimmon Center.  I am using a Mandriva linux laptop to take all
> of my
> > class notes and be my general college computer.  I found a pdf copy of
> the
> > book on the companion cd and copied it to the laptop for future use.  I
> left
> > the book at home (across the state) last weekend and have class
> tonight.  I
> > tried opening the pdf file in both linux and windows but seem to be
> thwarted
> > by a mysterious FileOpen program.  I do own a legitimate copy of the
> book
> > and am taking the class.  Any ideas on how to get around this software?
> > Thanks!
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