Chinese software firm releases Java-based office suite
May 19, 2004
Beijing-based Evermore Software has released their Java-based Evermore Integrated Office (EIOffice) 2004 for computer users in the United States and China.
(Click for larger screenshot of EIOffice)
EIOffice runs under Linux (RedHat 7.3 or above) and Windows (Windows 98 or above) operating systems and makes it easy for users that move back and forth between open-source and proprietary operating systems. According to Evermore, the office software integrates into a single program with a unified user interface, spreadsheet, word processor and business graphics functions. This approach differs from conventional office suites that force users to launch and run separate applications. EIOffice allows users to replacing multiple file formats with a single file format, ".eio", for storing all text, worksheets, graphics, audio, video and slides in an "EIOffice binder."
Patent-pending DOORS technology was developed by Evermore to automate document updates. The software uses a "Paste Link" command to make synchronizing an entire project as easy as cut and paste, without complex hyperlinking and embedding linked data in other Office suites. Traditional office suites force the user to search and replace through document after document, separately. Using EIOFfice's "Paste Link" command allows all documents and data in one binder to be automatically updated, eliminating delays and mistakes, says the company.
EIOffice 2004 is available now in.English, Chinese and Japanese-language editions. Pricing is US $398 and includes five years of free upgrades and unlimited support. The suite is also available with one year of updates and support for US $148, with license extentions available for US $99 per year. Special pricing programs are available from Evermore for corporate, educational, senior citizen, family and other groups.
The company also said they will jointly develop a Japanese-language edition of EIOffice with Japan's Internet Telephone Co. Ltd. for Japan.
An Evermore whitepaper is available for download and discusses the company's approach to office suite systems.
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