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In the early years of Ars, in 1998, there was only one way to access the content: through a web browser on a PC or Mac. Users had to sit at their desks, with either a large CRT screen or a pricey LCD monitor. For early subscribers, a unique benefit was offered: the ability to read Ars articles in PDF format, which could be printed and read on the go or saved for future reference.
Another option available to subscribers was full-text RSS feeds, allowing them to read Ars in their preferred RSS reader without being limited to the web. Despite the advances in screen technology and portability over the past two decades, ArsPro subscribers still receive PDF versions of all articles and full-text RSS feeds, as the web is not always the most convenient place to read content.
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