Adobe Reader 7.0.9/8.1.1 (Mac OS)
Adobe Reader 8.1.x (Windows XP/Vista)
Security advisory: Adobe has acknowledged a serious vulnerability in versions of Adobe Reader prior to 8.1.1 loaded on Windows XP systems with Internet Explorer 7 installed. Information Systems & Computing (ISC) strongly suggests upgrading these systems to version 8.1.1.
Adobe's Reader is the recommended application for viewing PDF (Portable Document Format) files on the web. PDF documents are derived from documents created in other applications, such as InDesign or Excel, and retain the typography, layout, and graphics of the original. To read a PDF document online you need Adobe Reader software, a network connection, and a graphical web browser (such as Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer) with Adobe's PDF plug-in installed. The plug-in allows you to view PDF files right in the window of your web browser.
Download
Adobe Reader is freeware; it is available for download using your PennKey and password.
Mac OS
Click on the download link below. The file will automatically unzip and place an installer on the desktop. Double-click the installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file(s) from the desktop.
Windows
Click on the download link below. In the "Save As" window, create or go to the directory in which you want to save the file, append .exe to the file name if it is not already there, and click "Save". Open this directory, double-click the installation file, and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file.
Configuration
No further configuration is necessary.
Please note the following for Windows computers regarding the web browser plug-in:
- If only one browser is on your machine, the plug-in will be automatically installed in the browser's plug-ins folder when you install Acrobat Reader. If more than one browser is on your machine, the plug-in will be installed in the plug-ins folder of the first browser it finds.
- If you have more than one browser on your machine, you must check to make sure that the plug-in is installed in the correct browser's plug-ins folder.
After you ensure that the plug-in is in your browser's plug-ins folder, all you need to do is restart your browser before viewing PDF files.
Support
Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:
To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.
Related resources
|
