Windows users are familar with FoxIt Reader; we mentioned it when we talked aboutlight alternatives to Adobe Reader.
It’s pretty snappy when compared to Adobe’s infamously bloated reader.
So I was quite surprised when I came acrossFoxIt Reader for Linux.
This question becomes more considerably more complicated when one considers the ideology of most Linux users.
Given that FoxIt Reader is closed source and (gasp!)
includes advertising in the program’s interface, why would any self-respecting Linux user install such software?
With these questions in mind I installed FoxIt Reader for Linux.
I’m a Gnome user, so I’ll be using Evince as my point of comparison.
Using the Program
Most people don’t expect much from their PDF reader.
They want to double-click a PDF file and have it open quickly.
This is great if you want to add single-click functionality to your PDF reading.
So I added the “Rotate” button to my toolbar.
Not essential but certainly a nice touch.
Image quality
Here, ladies and gentlemen, is where FoxIt Readerreallyshines in comparison to Evince.
Open one with images and you’ll notice the difference immediately.
This can make text delivered as an image almost completely unreadable.
Or kAwesome, if you prefer.
Do you have any other alternative PDF reader you would like to recommend?
