SiliconPage
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SiliconPage is an early ebook format from approximately 2000.
The compiler takes RTF and JPG files and generates SiliconPage Book (.spb) files. It can save the settings as a SiliconPage Project (.spp) file.
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Features of SiliconBook format
- Compress text data about 2:1.
- Users cannot copy text from the book, and the file is "encrypted" due to the custom compression used.
- Password protect some or all of the book's chapters so users must register to finish the book.
- Allow the user a set amount of time (such as 30 minutes) to browse the book, after which he must provide a password.
- Expire after N days unless a password is entered.
- Disable printing of the book unless the user has registered with you for the password.
- Have the book expire on a specific date.
References and format
Sample files
Software
- SiliconPage 2.1.0.303
- SiliconPage 2.0.0.511
- Microsoft SAPI component - to enable text-to-speech
- Microsoft Mary voice
- SiliconPage Book Compiler