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Downloading a File
Opening .sea and .txt Files
Opening PDF Files
Opening .bin, .sit, .sit.hqx, and .sea.hqx Files

This document provides general instructions for downloading and handling Macintosh files from an Adobe online service (Adobe's Web site and Adobe's FTP site). This document is intended for Adobe customers using Macintosh computers who are new to downloading files.

DISCLAIMER: While this document describes how to use third-party utilities after downloading files, the mention of a third-party vendor or product does not guarantee its compatibility with Adobe products, or constitute an endorsement of any kind by Adobe. The mention of a third-party product does not necessarily mean that it is the only product you can use. If you need assistance with any third-party product, contact that product's manufacturer. Adobe cannot assist you with the use of any third-party software. The contact information in this document is current to the best of our knowledge, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

Downloading a File

Because there are hundreds of different software and hardware configurations, we cannot provide basic downloading instructions for your system. If you're unsure how to download a file with your software or hardware, consult the user guide or the manufacturer. Adobe cannot assist you with installing, configuring, or using third-party software or hardware.

To download a file, connect to any of the following Adobe online services, select the file, and download according to your software or hardware's instructions:

- Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com/

- FTP site at ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/

For more detailed information about Adobe online services, see document 316431.

If you have problems downloading a file from an Adobe online service, see document 312215. If you have problems downloading Acrobat Reader from an Adobe online service, see document 314803. Both documents include detailed troubleshooting information.

The Macintosh files in the Adobe file library are provided in several formats that are widely used in the Macintosh community for online file distribution. Use the information in the following sections to determine how to open a file after downloading.

Opening .sea and .txt Files

To open a .sea or .txt file, double-click it.

Opening PDF Files

To view a PDF file, open it in Acrobat Reader or Acrobat Exchange. Acrobat Reader enables you to view, navigate, and print PDF files on several platforms. You can get Acrobat Reader free from all Adobe online services. For more information about Acrobat Reader, see document 315823, or send an e-mail with "315823" in the Subject field to techdocs@adobe.com.

Acrobat Exchange is similar to Acrobat Reader, but it includes additional features that enable you to enhance PDF files (e.g., add sound and video, insert or delete pages). Acrobat Exchange is included in the Adobe Acrobat software package, and is not available free of charge. For pricing and availability inside the United States and Canada, call Adobe Customer Services at 800-272-3623. Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Adobe reseller or distributor.

See the Adobe Web site at www.adobe.com/ for more information about the Adobe Acrobat product line.

Opening .bin, .sit, .sit.hqx, and .sea.hqx Files

After downloading a .bin, .sit, .sit.hqx, or .sea.hqx file, you can use StuffIt Expander or another utility to access the file's contents. StuffIt Expander is a free utility for accessing the contents of .bin, .sit, .sit.hqx, and .sea.hqx files. For more information about StuffIt Expander, visit the Aladdin Systems Web site at www.aladdinsys.com/expander/index.html. You can find StuffIt Expander online at the locations below. These locations are subject to change.

World Wide Web

- www.aladdinsys.com/expander/index.html

- www.aladdinsys.com/products/index.html

- www.adobe.com/support/downloads/tpmac.htm

FTP
- ftp://ftp.aladdinsys.com/pub/stuffit_exp_40_installer.bin

- ftp://ftp.aladdinsys.com/pub/stuffit_exp_40_installer.hqx

- ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/thirdparty/mac/programs/sit/

Local Bulletin Board Systems
Many local Macintosh-based bulletin board systems (BBS) provide StuffIt Expander. If you can connect to a local BBS, check its file library for file utilities. Because each BBS is different, the location of these utilities will vary.

Some older Web browsers and FTP utilities may be unable to download StuffIt Expander. You may be able to download from a Web or FTP site if you upgrade to the latest version of your Web browser (e.g., Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later). Otherwise, you must download StuffIt Expander from America Online or a local BBS.

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