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To put it gently, Adobe Reader is a real pain in the hindquarters. It's monstrously large, slow to load, and includes many features most users will hardly ever need. Foxit PDF Reader 3.0 kills the bloat and throws in some useful features, such as multimedia support and content-sharing options, while still allowing you to quickly access your PDFs.
The interface mimics Adobe's, so you won't have to change your reading habits. In our test, the text readability was similar. The small program starts surprisingly fast compared with Adobe. You might need to fiddle a bit to get it to work with your Internet browser, but you can find help on Foxit's support forums. It's a nice touch that it opens PDFs from the Internet in their own Foxit window, instead of sucking resources from within the browser.
Foxit's biggest flaw in the old version was hogging memory and that has been corrected. Recent updates include fixing the hyperlink problem, multimedia support, printing highlighted-only sections, and tabbed PDF browsing, so you can read multiple PDFs simultaneously and with ease. Overall, unless you're tied to Adobe we strongly recommend this freeware competitor.
Foxit Reader - Open, view, and print any PDF file- Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
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Foxit Reader is a PDF viewer that launches instantly without any delay. You are not forced to view an annoying splash window displaying company logo, author names, etc.
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All versions:
4.1 starsout of 1,820 votes
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Current version:
4.4 starsout of 38 votes
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"easy to be used"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
you just install it and that's it
Cons
I didn't find anything
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"There is no cause, I like it better than acrobat."
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
Faster performance.
Cons
Not at all.
Summary
Acrobat installer has no offline installer now. Foxit is small in size and has portable facility.
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"works fine and uses few resources"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
Runs consuming very little amount of memory and processor capacity
Cons
is limited in secondary functions like voice reading
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"Older builds were better."
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
Faster than Acrobat. Much faster
Cons
Issues with Vista and Firefox.
In Vista triggers User Access Control everytime...very annoying.
Does not open PDF files with firefox only IE. -
"Foxit is easy to load and translates PDF files quickly"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
It doesn't seem to have the memory requirement that Adobe does so it operates much more readily.
Cons
Haven't seen any problem areas.
Summary
It;'s easy to load and just works every time.
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"Mozilla's Foxit Reader"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
Love it. Small footprint on my hard drive.
Cons
Can't think of any at this time
Summary
Programs that take less time to download or take up less room on the hard drive, plus they work flawlessly are pretty great.
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"very good replacement for Adobe"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
It is responsive
Cons
I have nothing bad to say about this product
Summary
Good replacement for Adobe
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"quick - limited disk space or memory use - nicely done"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
addresses the minimum needs of people using pdf files
Cons
unless you buy, any notations or markups will cause a stamp noting this is a trial package .....
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"Great low-profile pdf file reader"
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
The low byte count for this program is what stands out for me.
Cons
Nothing to dislike.
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"Saved My Life From Adobe Hell....."
Version: Foxit Reader 3.0 build 1817
Pros
Super fast download.... no learning curve... I picked the custom install
Cons
Haven't found one yet except for it offering to make Ask my default search (err no thanks).. and the toolbar
Summary
Adobe is just getting tooo big (air, reader etc..) and with mandatory updates the file size gets whopping without you even noticing. If you want something simple, just read and print, this is your man
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