Hardware & Software

Hardware Requirements

There is a specific set of criteria points that must be taken into account before downloading Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, which include the following:

Processor: utilises different instruction sets, newer versions of this means it can include new instructions that are not available on other processors
Operating System: the system software that aids in the management of computer hardware and software
Random-Access Memory (RAM): crucial to the performance of the software
Hard Disk: secondary physical storage
Screen Resolution
Browser
Peripheral Devices: devices that are needed to communicate with the computer system in order for the software to function

The table below describes the following system requirements that are necessary for the Adobe Acrobat | Pro DC software to function.

Hardware Inputs and Outputs

Inputs

Inputs are the functions that obtain data from outside of the computer system, could involve various devices that perform different actions. Once these actions are performed, it is converted in to a binary electronic signal where it is then sent to a buffer, which is a circuit that is part of the RAM and is accessed by a processor. There are various input devices that are required for the functioning of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC including a keyboard, mouse and flatbed scanner.

Keyboard

Flatbed Scanner

The keyboard is an essential part of the inputs involved with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Every single time a user presses a key on the keyboard, it provides feedback, delivering data to the computer.
Not only can the keyboard input text, but it also provides commands to the computer to do simple actions such as copy, paste, cut etc.

Although not essential, a flatbed scanner can be used to scan documents into a PDF file so that Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can be used to read, edit, create, and sign these files.
As the scanner processes the image, it is sent to the computer via an interface cable, where the image can be eventually viewed.

Mouse

The mouse is used to collect movement data, as the user moves the mouse to control the position of the cursor on the monitor.
When the user uses the mouse to click on specific functions on the screen, the data is sent to the computer including information in regards to the state of each button.

Outputs

Outputs are the complete opposite of inputs, meaning that they send the functions outside of the system. From the data that has been given from the inputs, it is sent to a buffer area through which the data is sent out through a port. Any output device that is connected to the computer can receive this data as it is converted to a suitable form. For Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, the output devices are screens/monitors, printers and video cards. These aid in sending information from a computer system to another system.

Screen/Monitor

The monitor is used to display all the data after passing through the graphic processing unit (GPU).
Based off of its refresh rate and resolution, a good monitor would be able to display the data required without error.

Video Card

Otherwise known as a graphics card, the video card connects the data from the motherboard to the monitor in which the images are displayed.
The more powerful the video card, the more easier for the screen would be able to display the images required.

Printer

Although not necessary, the printer can be useful to transfer any data from the computer onto paper.
PDF files can be printed out from Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.

These input and output devices are not the only things that aid in the functioning of the software. In a computer system, there are generally five components involved: input, processing, control, storage and output.

When using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, data from outside the system from input devices such as a mouse, keyboard or flatbed scanner is sent through to the processing and control unit in the computing system. In this middle process, the control directs the other components within the processor to ensure that they are being commenced at the right time in the right order. These are both incorporated into the central processing unit (CPU), where there is a bus interface providing a communication channel between the CPU and the random-access memory (RAM) which is the primary storage. Any visuals would have to pass through the video card before it reaches the output device, in order for it to produce an image. Then, once the actions are commenced at the right times, the output devices such as a screen or printer, would send the data in another form, which could be an image, or even paper.

Development of Software Package

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC had only existed up until 2015, with its origins beginning all the way back to 1993. From only being able to operate with Windows and DOS, it has now been fully developed to be able to function under multiple operating systems such as MacOS, and functioning on mobile devices. Since Adobe had also created the concept of a PDF file, the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC has been able to be accustomed to the most recent version of this file.

Since 1979, the programming language C has been able to develop its abilities over time, transforming the way softwares are now developed. It originally has been two slow for practical use, however, soon this developer was able to change and improve the way this programming language worked, providing classes, basic inheritance, inlining, default functioning arguments and much more.

As of now, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC has used C++ as their programming language, allowing Adobe to be able to implement its best features including the editing and exporting of PDFs and cloud services allowing users to actively collaborate with each other. C++ was established in 2011, giving Adobe a full year to be able to fully understand the developed programming language to further develop their software.

The info-graphic below demonstrates all of the versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC all the way from 1993. (Wikipedia)

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