Preface

The StarOffice 8 Server - PDF Converter is a set of software tools which delivers documents in PDF file format. The PDF file format was designed by Adobe Systems Inc. as a general, read-only file format for publishing documents. The StarOffice 8 Server - PDF Converter runs on a file server that can be accessed on the Internet or within a network system.

This book describes how to install and setup the StarOffice 8 Server - PDF Converter.

An example implementation of a user interface is presented. When deploying the StarOffice 8 Server - PDF Converter you most possibly will develop your own user interface.

Who Should Use This Book

The StarOffice 8 Server - PDF Converter provides a file conversion service on the Web or within a network system. Users will upload a document in a file format known to StarOffice 8, and get back a PDF file of the same document. The converter is installed by a system administrator on a file server. Some experience with installing software on the server system is needed and this book will not cover commands and procedures that a system administrator is expected to know.

Related Books

As a system administrator, you should also read the StarOffice 8 Administration Guide. This guide has steps and tips for the installation of StarOffice 8 on a file server. The StarOffice 8 Developer's Guide gives developer information about the file import filters and the PDF export filter.

StarOffice 8 Administration Guide
StarOffice 8 Developer's Guide

Related Third-Party Web Site References

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Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic conventions that are used in this book.

Table P–1 Typographic Conventions


Typeface	Meaning	Example
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `machine_name% you have mail.`
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output	`machine_name%` `su` `Password:`
`aabbcc123`	Placeholder: replace with a real name or value	The command to remove a file is `rm` `filename`.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. A cache is a copy that is stored locally. Do not save the file. Note: Some emphasized items appear bold online.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default UNIX® system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.

Table P–2 Shell Prompts


Shell	Prompt
C shell	`machine_name%`
C shell for superuser	`machine_name#`
Bourne shell and Korn shell	`$`
Bourne shell and Korn shell for superuser	`#`