How to open "pdf" file

[ddraig_oed]

I have just downloaded the PCLinuxOS Magazine to my desktop. The problem now is when i try to open it a window appears asking me to select a program with which to open the magzine. The magazine is in the "pdf" format and i haven't a clue so could someone help me out here please. I am running PCLinuxOS. Big thanks

[oz]

If you are running KDE, you'll find that Kpdf works pretty well. I think Gnome uses Evince to open them.

[devils casper]

KDE is default DE of PCLinuxOS and Kpdf is pre-installed in it. Have you tried to open Magazine in Kpdf?

Evince is default PDF Viewer in Gnome and one can install Gpdf too.

[ddraig_oed]

I have tried to open the file via Konqueror but failed so i then went to the Start menu -> Office -> Publishing and then clicked on "KPDF". The program opens, so i go to File -> Open and select the Desktop and then i select: PCLOS_Mag_0701.pdf and click on Open. A bluish square appears on the left hand side of the screen and nothing else? What am i doing wong?

[oz]

Can you post the link from where you got the magazine and I'll download and try it with Kpdf so that I can see what it is you are referring to?

[ddraig_oed]

When i double clicked on the "PCLOS_Mag_0170.pdf" i was informed that:
KDElint could not
launch '/home/ddraig/Desktop/PCLOS_Mag_0170.pdf'.

The link for the download is:
PCLinuxOS Magazine

[oz]

I just downloaded the Jan '08 issue and opened it with Kpdf and it works fine. It does take a few seconds for it to fully load, though.

Try right-clicking it, then choosing Open With / Kpdf. Make sure the window is opening big enough that you can see the full document. I also see the bluish square on the left side of screen. The magazine shows up nicely in Kpdf.