Adobe Distiller, formerly known as Adobe Acrobat Distiller, is a program developed by Adobe. This program allows work groups to convert Postscript files into PDF. It is designed to convert large batches of files at once. File conversions are handled server side. Users can also create PDF files from within other applications using Distiller. This program can create icons of itself within Microsoft
. Word, Excel and PowerPoint. After clicking on the icon, the program launches and Distiller creates a Postscript file that is then converted to PDF.Software piracy is serious. Adobe Distiller is a program that Adobe charges money for. The current price listed on Google shopping for this software program is over $1,000. Software licenses for upgrades can cost $9,000 and more. The current penalty for software piracy is a fine of up to $250000, for each title illegally obtained or distributed, and up to five years in prison if convicted of a criminal offense. Software piracy is when someone distributes software illegally, such as on Torrent sites, or when someone downloads and uses software that was not paid for.Torrent sites are regularly monitored to check the list of available materials. A first warning is often a letter received from the internet service provider, or ISP. Next, service is often terminated. Criminal or civil charges can result from software piracy. Those with a legal copy of Adobe Distiller can visit http://www.adobe.com/products/acrdis/ for software updates. There is information, news and updates listed in several languages. Someone can also visit CNET at http://download.cnet.com/Adobe-Acrobat-Distiller-Update/3000-2381_4-10049363.html, for current software updates. Visiting the Adobe site is a great way to find a reseller of the Distiller software. Users can input their country and select a store that has it available. Google is another way to find a retailer, and many retailers offer significant discounts on this software. More reference links: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrdis/ http://download.cnet.com/Adobe-Acrobat-Distiller-Update/3000-2381_4-10049363.html
