Adobe Acrobat X is a PDF management software, which is a set of various applications for the use of Portable Document Format or PDF files. It allows a user to not just view PDF files but also create from scratch or through a template available on the program, manage, print, and share. The 10th version of Acrobat, which is called Adobe Acrobat X, was first introduced in the year 2010 on November 15. It has new cool features like “sandboxing” protection to secure PDF files for the later versions of Windows OS computers, particularly Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. This version of Acrobat X is also made compatible with Mac OS, iOS and Android, but not with Linux. The newest version of Acrobat X is Adobe Acrobat XI, which is the 11th version, that was recently announced last October 1, 2012 and expected to be commercially available on October 15, 2012. It is packed with a graphical user interface that is originated from the 10th version for all desktop systems. However, it has new cool features such as the ability to export PDF files to Microsoft PowerPoint presentation file, integration of cloud services, and touch friendly capabilities for compact mobile devices.
Categorized as SOA Java EE-based server software, Adobe LiveCycle is a product that provides easy management and quick development of various applications. It allows the building of applications for a variety of businesses, organizations, groups and agencies, for a productive and effective solution on interacting with customers and clients, partners or any target audience. This is the assistance needed by companies and other large groups to improve customer service, contacts and other forms of communication that eventually enhance business and services offered. A wide range of technologies, from tools to plugins, is featured on this program, which are completely intended for document output, data capture, content services, process management, information assurance, and other related tasks for business solutions. Furthermore, this program works in online and offline environment via Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader, which are separate applications that are downloadable in computers (Windows or Mac), PC tablets and other mobile devices.