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I mean, I'm certainly an advocate for using PDF/A. I agree with you about what PDF should be used for, but it's hard to imagine the spec got that inflated even

I mean, I'm certainly an advocate for using PDF/A. I agree with you about what PDF should be used for, but it's hard to imagine the spec got that inflated even though nobody thought it needed all those features.

Shared404 6y ago
As we all know, it is an Adobe technology first and foremost. That could explain why somebody thought it needed those features, despite the fact that it really shouldn't. More clarification of what I mean, in the form of a dangerous conversation: OfficeCorp Exec: Hey adobe, you know what would be great! Fillable form fields! And dynamic stuff!. Adobe Sales: Great! Wonderful feedback, we can do it! Edit: Fix tone. Or try to. Maybe I'm just overthinking what I say?
tonyedgecombe 6y ago
Adobe was driven by upgrade revenue from new features. They could never resist putting in new features hence the mess it is now. Compare it to XPS to see what it should have been.