eBooks, EPUB, using FrameMaker

[Scott Turner]

It would appear that EPUB standard involves an XML standard, in which case you could very well use FrameMaker in Structured mode.


On Dec 8, 2010, at 13:20, rinch at Inficon.com wrote:

> 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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