- From: Paul Stauffer 301-827-5694 FAX 301-443-6385 <STAUFFERP@cder.fda.gov>
- Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 09:59:48 -0400 (EDT)
- To: "w3c-wai-ig@w3.org" <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Someone (unsigned) wrote: >Can ANYONE reference a GOOD AND APPROPRIATE use of PDF files? I can come up with a few: In FDA we receive stacks of paper documents from industry and citizens that can number hundreds of pages per document title. We scan and put these into Acrobat format, since these documents have not be supplied to us in an electronic format. This is the only way we can keep up with the pace of information flow. We have difficulty with document conversion with electronic copy as well. Do you know how long it takes to convert a 1000 page WordPerfect document with scientific notation into HTML? We have to make these documents available to the public due to the FOI Act. Also, most lawyers want an exact "look and feel" of a document for legal reasons. I prefer HTML, but it's close to impractical. I can convert a 25 page document into PDF in 5 minutes, while it would take 4 hours for HTML. Paul Stauffer staufferp@cder.fda.gov
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