
"Nitro PDF Software Opts-In to OpenCandy to Monetize Downloads of PrimoPDF". It can now be found in the installers of dozens of popular programs including IZArc, mirC, PrimoPDF, Trillian Astra and more. OpenCandy (OC) is a relatively new advertising product that more and more software developers are bundling with their programs. "Controversial Advertising Program Now Being Embedded in More Software". Vol.2 Issue 7 Page(s) 82 in print issue.^ Steyer Phelps, Anne ActivePDF PrimoPDF, PC Today Software Reviews, July 2004.The software uses OpenCandy (which includes spyware) to deliver advertisements. Create files for PDF version 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, or 1.5.Allows PDF metadata-including author, title, subject, and keywords-to be set.Supports strong password-based PDF security.


It does not present the user with advertisements, but does utilize the OpenCandy Adware program, and its terms of service say that it may use OpenCandy to recommend other software to the user. PrimoPDF is a freeware program that creates PDF files from printable documents on computers running Microsoft Windows.
