eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker

[Jeff Coatsworth]

I don't think FM can create them directly - they have to go through the Tech Comm. Suite to RH8 to be created there (as far as I know). The newly demoed FM10 may be able to though.  

-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of rinch at Inficon.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 2:21 PM
To: framers at lists.frameusers.com
Subject: eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker

The CEO of my company has asked that I look into eBooks and the EPUB 
standard. He sent me the link:

http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/crossmedia_resources/ebooks_software.html

I know nothing about this, so I'm on a real learning curve here. The first 
thing I notice is that Adobe is pushing InDesign as the vehicle to create 
eBooks. This is a real stumbling block for me. We've got over 15 years 
invested in FrameMaker and all our docs are created and maintained in 
FrameMaker. My "books" are delivered as PDFs.  I am loathe to shift from 
FrameMaker to InDesign given our extensive history with FrameMaker. 

My question is, can I create eBooks and EPUB documents from FrameMaker, or 
am I truly locked in to InDesign for the eBooks and EPUB standard? If I 
can use FrameMaker, where would I find information about using FrameMaker 
to create eBooks and EPUB documents?

Thanks!
Richard


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