- Skim (software)
infobox software
name = Skim
logo =
developer = C. Hofman, A. Maxwell, and M. McCracken
latest_release_version = 1.1.7
latest_release_date =28 June 2008
license = BSD
operating_system =Mac OS X
language =Multilingual
genre =PDF reader
website = http://skim-app.sourceforge.netSkim is an open-source
PDF reader . It is notably the first free PDF reader forMac OS X . [cite web| url=http://lifehacker.com/software/pdf/download-of-the-day-skim-mac-249585.php/| title=Download of the Day| author=Lifehacker.com, Adam Pash| accessdate=2007-01-23] It is written inObjective-C , and usesCocoa API s. It is released under a BSD license. It is also cited as being able to help annotate and read scientific papers. [cite web| url=http://www.nothickmanuals.info/doku.php/opensourcemac| title=Open Source on Mac| author=No Thick Manuals| accessdate=2007-01-23]History
Its primary release was in April 2007 at version 0.2. Within its first year it managed to gain a small fan base of users due to its ease of use and features which allowed some flexibility over other PDF browsers for Mac OS X. As of 2008 it had achieved version 1.0. Its main developers were also responsible for another popular open-source program,
BibDesk . [cite web| url=http://michael-mccracken.net/wp/2007/04/02/announcing-skim-stop-printing-start-skimming/| title=Announcing Skim| author=Michael McCracken| accessdate=2007-01-23]Features
Some of its features include the ability to view and bookmark PDFs, highlight and underline selectable PDF text, and a Full Screen and Presentation mode. It also allows the adding of circles and boxes, as well as being able to embed and edit notes. [cite web| url=http://mactheweb.com/software-review/skim-a-better-pdf-reader/| title=Skim - A better PDF reader| author=Mac the Web, Michael Mckee| accessdate=2007-01-23]
ee also
*
List of PDF software References
External links
* [http://skim-app.sourceforge.net/ Sourceforge Project Page]
* [http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/24590/skim/ Skim at MacUpdate]
* [http://www.tuaw.com/2007/04/02/skim-pdf-reader/ Skim write-up on TUAW 04/02/2007]
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