The release of version 2.0 of PDF Download, the world's leading PDF extension for Mozilla Firefox has been announced today by the company that revolutionized PDF software with its launch of the first true alternative to Adobe® Acrobat®, Nitro PDF Software. PDF Download one of the top 10 most popular Firefox extensions of all time with almost 9 million downloads to date, is also one of very few add-ons officially recommended by Mozilla. Furthermore, current growth rates indicate that by the end of the year, total downloads will easily exceed 11 million.
Effectively eliminating the frustration often experienced when downloading and using PDFs on the web, PDF Download enables both Firefox and Flock browser users to gain full control over the viewing and handling of PDF files online. With PDF Download, users can select how to view and manage PDFs - files can be downloaded automatically, opened within a PDF viewer, or quickly converted to HTML for viewing directly within the web browser. Moreover, the latest release introduces an innovative new feature: for the first time ever, Firefox and Flock users can easily convert web pages to high-quality PDF files at no cost, functionality that has long been a common request among existing and prospective users. Enabling users to transform web pages into PDF files that are ideal for archiving, printing, emailing, and sharing, the new feature accurately retains the page layout, font appearance, images, and active hyperlinks.
CEO at Nitro PDF Software, Sam Chandler, said:
"Since its inception, PDF Download has become one of those must-have add-ons for Firefox and Flock users when it comes to handling PDF files on the web." He continued: "The extension removes the headache users typically experience when viewing and using PDFs online and now that you can also quickly convert any web page into a high-quality PDF, it's safe to say our user base should continue to flourish." Chandler concluded that "PDF Download's popularity has grown, in large part, as a result of its inherent flexibility - the plug-in is now available for Windows, Mac and Linux platforms - not to mention our highly passionate user base."
Empower Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of a new line of development kits for 2008 with the Empower Development Kit, which will replace the successful LDK series. The existing LDK591x series will continue to be available. The EDK6446 development kit is a major revision to replace the current LDK6446, which was released in August 2007. Developers creating applications using the EDK can fast track volume product manufacturing by purchasing the SBC directly from Empower with the operating software onboard.
