Adobe Systems has announced that Adobe Reader 8 software is available as a free download. Adobe Reader 8 enables trusted information exchange between enterprises, government agencies, constituents and consumers who view, print, search, digitally sign and collaborate with PDF files. Adobe Reader 8 also features a new “Start Meeting” button that launches Adobe Acrobat Connect, an Adobe-hosted software service that provides real-time online collaboration through Adobe Flash Player. Adobe Reader 8 is now available in English, French, German and Japanese versions. Chinese and Korean versions are expected to be available in early 2007.