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Recognizing that we will eventually re-create the Publication Formats as technology changes, we still want to respect the archival aspect of the Series and minimize reformatting where possible.
ISO standard 32000-1 (not Adobe 1.8 nor the 2.0 draft)
Currently also contemplating:
- PDF/A - series of ISO 19005 standards
- Pros: Will minimize issues such as font availability and lessen the need for future reformatting
- Cons: Likely more expensive to implement
- PDF/UA - ISO 14289-1
- Pros: all the usual good reasons to make documents more accessible
- Cons: relatively new; uncertain as to long term support; unsure if this is necessary given the intent to make HTML docs follow W3C Accessibility Guidelines
Useful information regarding PDF/A available on PDF/A, PDF for Long-term Preservation -- See “Sustainability Factors”
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