goReader, Inc. and The Douglas Stewart Company Announce Agreement to Distribute Electronic Textbooks on goReader Device at College Bookstores.Business Editors and Education Writers CHICAGO and MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2001 goReader, Inc., an electronic book and reading device company focused on education, and The Douglas Stewart
Douglas Stewart Company (DSC (1) (Digital Signal Controller) A microcontroller and DSP combined on the same chip. It adds the interrupt-driven capabilities normally associated with a microcontroller to a DSP, which typically functions as a continuous process. See microcontroller and DSP. ), the premier educational marketing and distribution organization, today announced a strategic partnership to provide electronic textbooks to college and university bookstores nationwide. This agreement provides goReader with a direct distribution channel to university bookstores. The goReader electronic e-book device An e-book device, sometimes also called an e-book reader, is a device used to read e-books. It may be a device specifically designed for that purpose, or one intended for other purposes as well. The term is restricted to hardware devices, not software programs. and electronic textbooks will be available for students to purchase beginning in fall 2001 at select schools across the country. The Douglas Stewart Company is the largest distributor and marketer of computer products, consumer electronics and student supplies exclusively servicing the educational market. In addition to DSC's extensive channel relationships, the company has extensive expertise with marketing at the point of sale in college bookstores. "Through its network of more than 3,000 college bookstores, The Douglas Stewart Company and goReader will reach students at their primary location for buying books," said Rich Katzmann, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of goReader. "Our relationship solidifies goReader's goal of helping students, by enabling the one-stop purchase of their physical and electronic books." Specifically designed for students, the goReader offers features not available with current e-book readers. The device features a 7.3" X 9.7" color high-resolution screen that performs navigation and feature operation such as multi-color highlighting, note taking and book marking. The goReader holds more than 350 textbooks and displays complex color content that includes images, graphs, tables and formulas. "Each year we see more students interested in electronic alternatives to traditional materials and we are very excited to deliver goReader to students everywhere," said Cheryl Rosen-Weston, CEO and Chair of The Douglas Stewart Company. "We expect goReader to soon become the standard for delivering electronic content to students." About goReader goReader, Inc., www.goReader.com, is committed to improving and enhancing the learning experience for students. It is the first and only e-book company to offer electronic content on a portable device specifically designed for the education market. goReader conversion services provide publishers with an efficient, accurate and cost-effective means of converting traditional printed content of various formats into Open Ebook An XML-based standard for electronic books and Web publishing from the International Digital Publishing Forum (www.idpf.org). Introduced in 1999 and officially known as the "Open eBook Publication Structure Specification" (OEBPS), Open eBook publications are not read directly by an e-book (OEB See Open eBook. )/XML. goReader secures publishers' content and prevents copyright infringement Noun 1. copyright infringement - a violation of the rights secured by a copyright infringement of copyright plagiarisation, plagiarization, piracy, plagiarism - the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own and piracy piracy, robbery committed or attempted on the high seas. It is distinguished from privateering in that the pirate holds no commission from and receives the protection of no nation but usually attacks vessels of all nations. through its unique digital rights management solution. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Chicago. About The Douglas Stewart Company The Douglas Stewart Company is the largest distributor and marketer of computer products, consumer electronics and school supplies serving the education market exclusively. DSC links more than 350 vendors with over 4,500 academic resellers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada. A commitment to superior customer service, long-term relationships and unparalleled selection make DSC the premier academic marketing and distribution organization. Based in Madison, WI and founded in 1950, The Douglas Stewart Company is a privately held, woman-owned business. |
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