<> <> '''Acrobat Reader is no longer available in supported versions of Ubuntu.''' = Privacy Alert = Since at least Acrobat Reader version 7, it has been identified that Reader contains the ability for certain PDF files to inform a central database that they have been read. This by no means affects all PDF files, and will not be a problem at all for users who do not mind this ability. This "phoning home" can be prevented by disabling JavaScript in Edit -> Preferences -> JavaScript. For more on this, please see [[http://lwn.net/Articles/129729]]. = Installing in Lucid through Raring from a Ubuntu supported repository = One may utilize the [[Repositories/Ubuntu|Canonical Partner repository]] and install [[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acroread|Adobe Reader 9]] via the acroread package. It includes the standalone reader as well as the browser plugin. For asian users, you might need asian font packs. Go to [[http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Unix|Adobe's]] website and download the add-ons you need, then extract them into /opt. You will be able to read the asian language documents correctly. = Enabling Read Out Loud = Adobe Reader has the ability to read text from PDF files out loud to the user. To enable Read Out Loud in Ubuntu please install the libgnome-speech7 package then run at the Terminal: {{{ sudo /var/lib/dpkg/info/acroread.postinst configure }}} Open the desired PDF file and click View -> Read Out Loud -> Activate Read Out loud -> View -> Read Out Loud and then choose either Read This Page Only or Read to End of Document. Read Out Loud preferences are found by clicking Edit -> Preferences -> Reading. = Known issues = [[https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acroread/+bug/1262924|Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 not available in Trusty/Saucy repositories]] = External Links = * Adobe's bug reporting tracker - [[https://bugbase.adobe.com]] * Adobe's Feature Request/Bug Report Form - [[https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform]] * Notifying Adobe of Security Issues [[https://www.adobe.com/devnet/security/security_zone/alertus.html]]