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Ghostscript is a program which allows a computer to read an image in PDF and display the results on the screen so that they are readable. This program also allows it to be printed in the correct format.

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When was Ghostscript created?

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Where can one download pdf software?

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What kind of software does one need to merge PDF files?

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Is spreadsheet a hardware or software?

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