Microsoft Reader Marks New Era For eBook
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Microsoft Corp. today announced the release of two new tools focused on eBooks. The Dictionary Authoring Kit (DAK) 1.0 enables publishers and enthusiasts to quickly and easily produce Microsoft® Reader-compatible dictionaries or reference guides in multiple languages. An updated creation tool for consumers, called Read in Microsoft Reader (RMR) 1.1, lets Microsoft Word 2000 and Word 2002 users easily create and publish their own Microsoft Reader eBook content. The update includes some key new features to make it easier to produce a higher-quality eBook. These new tools represent significant strides in enabling the creation of great content in Microsoft Reader format. The announcement was made at Seybold San Francisco 2001.