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Blank PDF connect to amazon

  • 05-06-2012 3:18pm
    #1
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    I have windows and was given a pdf that was created on a mac. It is blank and tries to connect to amazon. Would it be a kindle pdf or is it cos it was created on a mac that I cannot read it


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  • #2
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    If you right click and select properties how big is the file? Have you tried to open it up using different pdf viewers? If it tries to connect to amazon then it might just be a hyperlink and not the actual pdf (like a .html file instead of a pdf).


  • #3
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    chin_grin wrote: »
    If you right click and select properties how big is the file? Have you tried to open it up using different pdf viewers? If it tries to connect to amazon then it might just be a hyperlink and not the actual pdf (like a .html file instead of a pdf).
    it is 2.3MB. Would a hyperlink be that size? I only have adobe and Foxit and neither will open it


  • #4
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Departed wrote: »
    it is 2.3MB. Would a hyperlink be that size? I only have adobe and Foxit and neither will open it

    Yeah, seems like a usual size for a pdf all right and Foxit would be the viewer I'd recommend.

    Was this bought just for a kindle (amazons ebook reader).

    If you installed this extension for firefox does it open up with that?

    http://www.epubread.com/en/


  • #5
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Could be a DRM issue? (I.e: The connection to Amazons servers is authorizing the document)

    Nick

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  • #6
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    chin_grin wrote: »
    Yeah, seems like a usual size for a pdf all right and Foxit would be the viewer I'd recommend.

    Was this bought just for a kindle (amazons ebook reader).

    If you installed this extension for firefox does it open up with that?

    http://www.epubread.com/en/
    no it doesn't. Blank page instead of a blank adobe screen

    Thanks;)


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  • #7
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    yoyo wrote: »
    Could be a DRM issue? (I.e: The connection to Amazons servers is authorizing the document)

    Nick
    Don't know will check that later if can. have to go out now. Thanks
    ;)


  • #8
    chin_grin
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    Departed wrote: »
    no it doesn't. Blank page instead of a blank adobe screen

    Thanks;)

    Hmm. May need to go back to the start with this one. So it was downloaded\created on a mac (did it open fine on that before copying it over?). Is there any way you could get another copy or test it on the original machine?


  • #9
    _AVALANCHE_
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    Could try converting it?


  • #10
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    _AVALANCHE_ wrote: »
    Could try converting it?
    converted from a blank white pdf to a blank black doc file-open office


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    chin_grin wrote: »
    Hmm. May need to go back to the start with this one. So it was downloaded\created on a mac (did it open fine on that before copying it over?). Is there any way you could get another copy or test it on the original machine?


    I do not know if it was created or downloaded to a mac. I presumed it was as it says

    PDF producer MAC OS x 10.5.6 Quartz PDFContext
    Fast web view yes PDF version 1.6.


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  • #12
    helperx
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭helperx


    I have the same problem. I have windows and was given a pdf that was created on a mac. After opening in Adobe Reader it has blank pages and tries to connect to amazon. After connecting to Amazon nothing is changing - still blank pages. What should I do?

    In document properties it says:

    Producer: Mac OS X 10.5.6 Quartz PDFContext
    Fast web view yes PDF version 1.6.


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    helperx wrote: »
    I have the same problem. I have windows and was given a pdf that was created on a mac. After opening in Adobe Reader it has blank pages and tries to connect to amazon. After connecting to Amazon nothing is changing - still blank pages. What should I do?

    In document properties it says:

    Producer: Mac OS X 10.5.6 Quartz PDFContext
    Fast web view yes PDF version 1.6.
    I was thinking maybe a virtual mac but its a big download and seems a lot of hassle and might not work. Does anyone know if it would work?


  • #14
    yoyo
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    Departed wrote: »
    I was thinking maybe a virtual mac but its a big download and seems a lot of hassle and might not work. Does anyone know if it would work?

    It may be a protection of some sort, just ask the Mac user to resend it in another format or use a different PDF writer. I have access to OSX if the doc isn't important/confidential you could send me it if you like and I'll try for you, but I don't think the Mac is the issue here

    Nick

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  • #15
    _AVALANCHE_
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    yoyo wrote: »
    use a different PDF writer.
    This ^^^.

    PDF is cross platform and will work on all OS, it's the inbuilt PDF creator on the Mac using weird Formatting thats the problem.

    You could try renaming it.
    yoyo wrote: »
    I have access to OSX if the doc isn't important/confidential you could send me it if you like and I'll try for you, but I don't think the Mac is the issue here

    Nick
    Upload it here so we can all have a look :pac::pac:

    Actually there is one of that type uploaded that can be previewed from the site. May do ya.


  • #16
    helperx
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭helperx


    use a different PDF writer

    I used Adobe, Foxit, PDFcreator and many others. Nothing works.
    You could try renaming it.

    Change of name changes nothing.
    Upload it here so we can all have a look

    Ok I have uploaded it here:

    http://www.pdf-archive.com/2012/06/07/plik1/


  • #17
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    helperx wrote: »
    I used Adobe, Foxit, PDFcreator and many others. Nothing works.



    Change of name changes nothing.



    Ok I have uploaded it here:

    http://www.pdf-archive.com/2012/06/07/plik1/

    OK tested that PDF on OSX Snow Leopard (Preview and Adobe), neither work. Adobe is connecting to Amazon Books, I'm guessing its got DRM on it.
    Edit: Also by PDF Writer, I do not mean reader, I meant the tool the mac user used to make the PDF document

    Nick

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  • #18
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    _AVALANCHE_ wrote: »
    This ^^^.

    PDF is cross platform and will work on all OS, it's the inbuilt PDF creator on the Mac using weird Formatting thats the problem.

    You could try renaming it.


    Upload it here so we can all have a look :pac::pac:

    Actually there is one of that type uploaded that can be previewed from the site. May do ya.

    EDIT sorry replied to wrong person, though you were addressing my post


  • #19
    _AVALANCHE_
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    yoyo wrote: »
    OK tested that PDF on OSX Snow Leopard (Preview and Adobe), neither work. Adobe is connecting to Amazon Books, I'm guessing its got DRM on it.
    Edit: Also by PDF Writer, I do not mean reader, I meant the tool the mac user used to make the PDF document

    Nick
    I thought DRM on a PDF would only stop the printing, copying, editing of it??

    Saving as a .ps and then resaving as .pdf doesn't work?


  • #20
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    _AVALANCHE_ wrote: »
    I thought DRM on a PDF would only stop the printing, copying, editing of it??

    Saving as a .ps and then resaving as .pdf doesn't work?

    I think its a digital ebook with probably some kind of additional DRM layer to prevent sharing, that only certain devices/programs can understand. Thats my guessing anyways, especially as it won't open on multiple programs on both Mac and Windows and tries to open the Kindle book store when open!

    Nick

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    My Irish Callcards site



  • #21
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    helperx wrote: »
    I used Adobe, Foxit, PDFcreator and many others. Nothing works.



    Change of name changes nothing.



    Ok I have uploaded it here:

    http://www.pdf-archive.com/2012/06/07/plik1/

    why cant i download it?


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  • #22
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    yoyo wrote: »
    I think its a digital ebook with probably some kind of additional DRM layer to prevent sharing, that only certain devices/programs can understand. Thats my guessing anyways, especially as it won't open on multiple programs on both Mac and Windows and tries to open the Kindle book store when open!

    Nick
    yes it does even when told not to connect to web. Would adobe digital edtions open it. Thanks for the mac test saved me all sorts of installs/downloads

    Maybe it was a differnt format ebook converted to pdf on a mac?


  • #23
    helperx
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭helperx


    Saving as a .ps and then resaving as .pdf doesn't work?

    I tried it and nothing.
    why cant i download it?

    I don't know. I can. I may upload somewhere else if you want.


  • #24
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    helperx wrote: »
    I tried it and nothing.



    I don't know. I can. I may upload somewhere else if you want.
    Its OK can see it is blank online


  • #25
    _AVALANCHE_
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    yoyo wrote: »
    I think its a digital ebook with probably some kind of additional DRM layer to prevent sharing, that only certain devices/programs can understand. Thats my guessing anyways, especially as it won't open on multiple programs on both Mac and Windows and tries to open the Kindle book store when open!

    Nick
    Ah, missed the Kindle mention in OP!! Apart from the obvious DE (which prob won't work anyway/or cuz of Quartz, don't know why this was used), nothing else to add as it will be snipped or have Thread locked!!

    Google is your Friend.


    Looks like DRM on ebooks days are numbered.


    http://yro.slashdot.org/story/12/04/25/0433203/why-ebook-drm-has-to-go

    http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/why-e-book-drm-will-die-and-why-this-will-make-no-difference-to-amazon-and-apple/19766


  • #26
    Sup08
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    I was able to convert the document to a word document and nothing on the pages. Blank :(


  • #27
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    I am going to close this as I think the issue is related to digital Right Management (DRM) and I don't want any discussion on how to reverse this :) . OP if the document is not copyrighted please PM me and I'll re-open.

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