CC PDF Converter was a free and open-source program that allowed users to convert documents into PDF files on Microsoft Windows operating systems, while embedding a Creative Commons license.[1][2] The application leveraged RedMon and Ghostscript and was licensed under the GNU GPL.
| Developer(s) | Cogniview |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 0.9.0.0
/ November 18, 2012 |
| Written in | C++ |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Type | PDF generator |
| License | GNU GPL |
A 2013 review in PC World gave the software 4 out of 5 stars.[2]
CC PDF Converter included Razoss Bar (RazossInstaller_cogniview.exe), a closed source toolbar that is installed by default (tested version 0.9.0.0).
CC PDF Converter is no longer available from the original developer (Cogniview).[a]
In 2018, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs designated the software as divest.[3] Since January 2019,[update] the VA designation has been unapproved.[4]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ The previously published URL for the software,
https://www.cogniview.com/cc-free-pdf-converter
forwards to a different Cogniview product.
References
edit- ^ Softpedia (2009). "CC PDF Converter". Retrieved 28 October 2009.
- ^ a b ONeill, Mark (2013). "Review: CC PDF Converter protects your work with Creative Commons licenses". PC World. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ "CC PDF Converter (2018)". VA Technical Reference Model v 22.4 (oit.va.gov). Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "CC PDF Converter (2022)". www.oit.va.gov. Retrieved 8 May 2022.