Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the concept of PDF expiration in Adobe Reader 9.5.5, specifically whether a PDF can be set to become unreadable after a certain date. Participants explore the implications of such a feature and inquire about methods to check for it.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Josh inquires about how to check if a PDF expires in Adobe Reader 9.5.5.
- Some participants seek clarification on what 'expires' means in this context.
- Josh specifies that 'expire' refers to a PDF becoming permanently closed and unreadable.
- Dave mentions he has not encountered a PDF that he could not open, suggesting that not all PDFs have this expiration feature.
- Another participant proposes two interpretations of 'expire': making a PDF read-only or implementing a 'time bomb' that renders the file unreadable after a certain date.
- A suggestion is made to refer to an external forum for methods related to creating self-destructing PDFs.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence or implementation of PDF expiration features, with multiple interpretations and experiences shared.
Contextual Notes
Uncertainty exists regarding the technical capabilities of PDFs in relation to expiration, and the discussion includes various assumptions about the nature of PDF security features.