Two things to write about quickly at this time:
1) Here is a great treatise by Jon Bosak on why PDF and PDF/A are the correct formats for distribution and archiving of information, especially by government departments. Jon is considered by most as the father of XML. Having someone as knowledgeable and as well respected as Jon speak out about the strength of PDF is wonderful.
2) Adobe has posted a version of the ISO 32000-1 document on its web site and it is freely available. Adobe has an agreement with ISO that it can post the standard for free provided it isn't the "official" ISO version. So the running headings and footings have been changed and the introductory pages are different, but the technical chapters are identical including page and section numbering. If you need an official version please pay for it at the ISO site. This is one source of income for this important standards organization.
