Loading pdf's directly into the browser can be a very frustrating
experience if the pdf is large or the computer is somewhat slow - the
browser usually locks up while the pdf is loading.  Furthermore, the
browser chrome limits the amount of viewable space available on the
pdf itself.

So for purely practical usability issues, I always recommend that pdf
hyperlinks open into a dialog box asking users to save or open the
file seperately.  

Asking the user to make one additional decision is far less annoying
than the alternative.


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