[FC] JAN/FEB News Letter Email Version trial

[John Dozsa]

Add me to the list.  I've got some experience with publishing volunteer
civic organization newsletters in pdf format and will pass on my
opinions.  I create newsletters in Microsoft Word and convert to pdf
using Acrobat Standard.  This is not the free Acrobat Reader.  I was
careful to use only "True Type" fonts.  These are the fonts that are
installed on computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Other operating systems have similar fonts as the default installation. 
Why is this important?  Because you can configure the MS Word to pdf
conversion process to NOT embed the fonts in the file. This
significantly reduces the file size, making dial up users happier.  The
"True Type" fonts are already present on the receiving computer, no need
to increase the file size.  Reduce the resolution of photos before you
include them in the Word document.  There is no need for super high
resolution. Think about it. When the newsletter will be printed on the
recipient's computer there are limited dots per inch.  The photos should
have the corresponding reduced resolution.  The pdf conversion should
use pdf version 5.0 configuration.  Any higher conversion versions will
cause problems with recipients that have not upgraded to the 6.0 or
newer Acrobat Reader.  Publishing the pdf file on a web site only, and
just e-mailing the link will limit reading the newsletter.  Some will
not take the time to visit the web site.  Just my five years of
publishing experience, others will have their own opinions.  My hats off
to those volunterring to publish the newsletter electonically, it's more
work than it first appears.

John Dozsa

Mike Moyer wrote:
> 
> All,
>   The Jan / Feb Newsletter has been mailed today.
> 
>   I am experimenting with an E-mail Version that will go out in a PDF File.
>   Garry was experimenting with this Idea before passing the Possition to me.
> 
>   I sent it out to the president and Secretary / Treasurer as a trial in this format.
>   Ken Hand has already volunteered to be the first Member to sign up for Bi-monthly delivery in this manner.
> 
>   Any Club Member Volunteers (Guinea Pigs) that would also like a peek at a full color copy? I am hoping to have it fully useable by next news letter for those who would like to get it Via Email.
> 
>    I would like to limit this first trial to a  dozen or so we can  try it out and give feed back to me on problems of delivery especially some one with dial-up service.
> 
> 
>   It is a large file so it may go to your spam file if your provider has that option.
> 
>   You will need Acrobat reader to open it.
> 
>   Mike Moyer
>   Corvanatics Club Newsletter Editor
> 
> 
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