Change PDF default from Preview to Acrobat

Anyone have an idea on how to change Tiger default so that PDF files that are sent to me (via Mail) or are downloaded from the web open in Acrobat (using Acrobat Professional 7.0) rather than in Preview?
Seems such a waste to have to close, reopen and save.

Hi Tim,
Select a PDF file and control (right) click on it. Choose Get info. From there you'll see a combo box near the bottom of the window. Click on the arrows to change the default app to Acrobat.
Jrsy

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http://forums.adobe.com/message/1160826#1160826
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Based on both of the above, neither of your "bugs" are bugs.
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