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Viewing swf files in magazine format

I have a set of swf files and can view them one at a time. However what I would like to is to view them in magazine format, as below: First view is: swf file1 (magazine front cover) Next view: swf file2 (magazine page 1) on left + swf file3 (magazine page 2) on right Next view: swf file4 (magazine page 3) on left + swf file5 (magazine pa...

Is TypePad the right tool?

Hi, I'm evaluating TypePad for a web based magazine, organized as a multiple blogs network. To make a long story short, the plan is about: a blog for each channel with its own subdomain: news.magazinename.com movies.magazinename.com reviews.magazinename.com livereport.magazinename.com etc a main blog magazine.com which aggrega...

Useful publications for computer scientists and software developers/engineers

As a follow up to my previous question about ADC, I was wondering more generally if there are any good publications, free or paid, that are worth subscribing to in the area of software development and software engineering. Which ones [have/do] you subscribe[d] to if any, and how are they? I KNOW there are important publications in theo...

PDF to flash book

Hay Guys, i need to convert a PDF to like a flash magazines? Is there any applications that allows you to convert these and export them into standalone flash magazines? Thanks ...

C++ Report alternatives ?

I came across this recommendation for reading the C++ report magazine. However, when I searched for it, i realized it has become defunct. Can someone please recommend me some other magazine / rss etc which is of the same genre ? I look forward to read more about some of the elusive and other C++ techniques that veterans are using in the...

iPad magazine app concept?

hi, what is the best way and technique to develop a ipad magazine app? is it possible to use html5/css including swipe effects and stuff? what are other techniques? thanks in advance regards ...

Django App for Image heavy Magazine Publishing?

I'm about to begin work on a Django project for an image heavy non-profit "community arts" magazine. The magazine is published monthly with about 6-8 articles that include with 4-10 images. I've been looking around for other projects that people have started specifically for publishing in Django... Are there any publishing specific Dj...

What is the format of iPad magazine file created by InDesign

Does anyone know what is the format of the digital magazine content created by InDesign? And how we can render it in iPad? The digital content for the famous Time iPad mag is created using InDesign. Any information or head start here is well appriciated. Thanks AJ ...

Suggestions on implementing an iPad magazine app

I've been tasked with creating a magazine style app for iPad. Ideally it would look a little something like the Zinio app: http://www.zinio.com/ipad/ . This app is effectively a shell, allowing you to sample magazines (eg. read the first few pages) and select them for download. The magazines appear to have some sort of overlay, allowing ...

Show PDF in iPad using CGPDF APIs

I have learned Apple has release CGPDF APIs in SDK 3.2 for drawing PDF context. What I understand from these APIs is that you can draw a PDF to a data object or a PDF file. You can then export it, may be, to your sandbox's directory OR add as an attachment in the mail. But I am not sure if we can use these APIs to read a PDF from app...

Latex template for journal / magazine

Hi, we are trying to publish a free magazine with technical articles, papers and tutorials about mobile development. We decided to use latex instead of, ie. InDesign . Can anyone recommend some latex templates for journal/magazines as a starting point, so we don't have to build from scratch? Thanks ...

Managing multiple subviews

I'm creating a magazine type application for the iPad and want to make sure I am using the best approach. I want to have a global custom header and footer that is always present regardless of what view is displayed. Right now I am thinking I will have my main view with three subviews: header, footer, and body. Because of the graphical na...

iPad magazine file formats/specifcations

Hey all, As we all know the concept of magazines are emerging on the iPad. Time magazine being the best example. I want to know if the subsequent magazines are required to follow a standard for the file formats, extensions and file sizes they can use for the magazine. I mean some sort of a standard or specifications for the magazine deve...

How to convert an illustrated PDF (book or magazine) into an iphone or ipad app

Hello! I'v seen many apps to convert PDF into EPUB, but I'm trying to understand what's the best way to show an illustrated book, not a text-only one, on iphone or ipad. it seems that an APP would fit best. is there a way to automatically convert a PDF into a flipping ebook app? or there are any framework that I should use? thanks! ...