what is the best PDF reader? is there an alternative to adobe ?

well actually there is alot ! and one of the best of them is Foxit reader .

Over 130 Million Users

Whether you're a consumer, business, government agency, or educational organization, you need to read and annotate PDF documents and fill out PDF forms. You need your PDF Reader to be:

Fast - read PDF files without waiting.

Lightweight - PDF reader that is easily deployable and doesn't exhaust system resources.

Secure - so you don't get infected with viruses and can keep sensitive information safe within your PDF documents.A Platform - so you can extend the Foxit Reader by creating your own value added capabilities for internal use or for resale.

 download :

main site :

http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/

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