GNU Operating System
gnu.org
PDF Conversion Score
75/ 100
Score Insights
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- Native page count
- 6
- PrintFriendly page count
- 6
- Delta
- 0% (Even)
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Score Breakdown
- Text obstructionThere is a video presentation link that overlays text, causing some readable text to be obscured. This significantly impacts the clarity of the content.
- Image croppingThe bottom of the page has a cropped image that extends past the printable area. While it does not overlap text, it detracts from the overall presentation.
- Layout issuesThe layout has inconsistent spacing and some awkward line breaks, which can disrupt the reading flow and affect readability.
- Ad density near textThere are several links and references to external content that are placed closely to the main text, which can distract readers from the primary message.
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GNU is an extensive collection of free software, which includes a wide range of applications and tools for various computing tasks. It promotes the principles of free software and user freedom.
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Leaderboard Computing
| Rank | Domain | Native pages | PrintFriendly pages | Delta | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | microsoft.com | 4 | 5 | +25% | 90 |
| #2 | w3.org | 3 | 2 | -33% | 90 |
| #3 | allaboutcookies.org | 18 | 28 | +56% | 90 |
| #4 | creativecommons.org | 3 | 2 | -33% | 88 |
| #5 | addtoany.com | 4 | 2 | -50% | 88 |
| #6 | whatsapp.com | 1 | 1 | 0% | 85 |
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