PDF Corruption

Hi there,
Currently I am generating pdf files using the Oracle Report Server on an unix server. Files located on the unix server. Then using a NFS mount to mount the directory in a Windows 2000 server.
A windows application is then used to pick up and process the files when done.
However, currently I am encountering corrupted pdf files. They are usually pretty big files.
Does anyone know why this is happening and how to resolve?
Thanks.

Ian, the examples you give on your website look like a font issue. It's the text that doesn't render right.
I'd start by clearing your font caches using a tool like YASU:
http://jimmitchell.org/projects/yasu/

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The problem is likely with the source, not the destination. If you're not seeing signatures on emails from other people, then they are probably not adding a signature.
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