dotReader

dotReader - Open source, cross-platform content reader/management system with an extensible, plug-in architecture
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  • License:
  • Freeware
  • Price:
  • FREE
  • Publisher Name:
  • OSoft Inc
  • Publisher web site:
  • http://dotreader.com/site/?q=node/250
  • Operating Systems:
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • File Size:
  • 16.3 MB

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dotReader Description

dotReader - Open source, cross-platform content reader/management system with an extensible, plug-in architecture dotReader is an open source, cross-platform document / eBook reader that allows users to browse, search, bookmark and annotate multiple content types in one, common interface. dotReader is a zero-install program that goes where you go - online or offline. The plug-in architecture provides a stable platform to easily add features and capabilities. dotReader is also totally customizable.Here are some key features of "dotReader":Library:· Organize your content like "favorites" in web browser by subject, source, author, department, type of content, etc· Ability to drag and drop content to desired location· Build a personal library or access and download content from a remote library (non-encrypted content) directly from within the reader Browse:· Expand or collapse the entire Table of Contents· Linking· To points within content· To external sources from within reader with internet access· Cross-link document to specific places in other documents. Search:· Search current document, select documents, or all documents in the library· Saved searches for future reference· Search public, private, and group notes· Supports powerful regular expressions· Search results are rendered in Navigation Pane by content title, allowing user to instantly jump from one document to another· Highlighted search results Bookmarks:· Bookmarks are global and show all bookmarks for all content in the library· Organize like the library own folders, drag and drop content, etc· Bookmarks are exportable with notes and highlighting Annotations:· Three levels of notes· Private individual notes that can be shared/exported Example: a professor could annotate a textbook and e-mail notes, highlights, and bookmarks to his/her students· Public anyone who has this content can annotate it and share with others. Content can be downloaded and viewed offline.· Group similar to public notes but by "invitation only".· Public and group notes can be created offline and "synchronized" when internet access becomes available Highlighting:· Choose from multiple highlighting colors· Organize highlights by areas of interest in highlighting tab· Exportable, along with private notes and bookmarks Browser Support:· Supports video, audio, and flash files· Opens embedded multi-media and external links· Supports CSS· Supports embedded forums, polls and surveys at the book level Size and Memory Management:· dotReader loads only what is called up to be shown in the View Pane· Less memory required· Able to be use on older machines· dotReader footprint is small about 8 MB (depending on plug-ins) Digital Rights Management:· No passwords or logging in· Currently, there are four encryption models· You buy it, you own it· Subscription service· Timed key bring the bookstore browsing experience to the computer desktop. Users can browse, search, and view content for the time specified by the publisher/ author. After the time expires, content can no longer be opened.· Check-out service think libraries Other:· Customizable GUI at the user level or can be customized with certain features "locked down" at the corporate levelNOTE: dotReader is licensed and distributed under the terms of the OSoft dotReader License.


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