Re: can pdf files be converted to text?

I hear there are some programs available that will do this for you, convert pdf 
files to text files.  It may be available in open book or k1000, but I am not 
sure.  I have also read a web page where such a file transformer is available 
for less than $100.  I will see if I can find it and report back.  I am sure 
somebody here knows the answer.  In fact there use to be a web site where you 
could send a file via an email attachment that is in pdf format, and supposedly 
they will convert it for you and send it back to you, but I never had any luck 
using that site or email address.  Maybe someone else had better luck than I.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: joanne 
  To: jfw 
  Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:18 AM
  Subject: can pdf files be converted to text?


  I don't know how to read PDF files and I see them a lot when trying to 
research something on the Web.  Even my daughters' school calendar is now set 
up that way so I can't read it.  I am using jaws 7 and 6.20 depending, and XP 
home.  Is there a way to convert PDF documents to plain text so I can use 
normal Jaws commands?  If not, is there some sort of Adobe or PDF tutorial 
available?  Thanks.

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