DjVu is a software platform designed for distributing documents and images in a Web-centric format. It offers an efficient and reliable way to share information online.
When compared to other file formats like PDF and PostScript for digital documents, TIFF (and PDF) for scanned bitonal documents, JPEG and JPEG2000 for photographs and pictures, and GIF for larger palettized images, DjVu proves to be a superior alternative. Furthermore, DjVu is currently the only web format that is able to practically distribute high-resolution scanned documents in color.
But what's new in DjVu's latest release? There are a number of key features that caught my attention. Firstly, this version boasts fixes for compilation with GCC-3.4, meaning that users can enjoy a seamless experience while navigating the DjVu platform. Additionally, the Cjb2 lossy mode has improved vastly thanks to Ilya Mezhirov, while the desktop information files have undergone a revamp in terms of installation.
Another noteworthy improvement is that compilation now uses libtool and creates shared libs on more platforms, resulting in a more streamlined experience for users. Furthermore, the uniform decoding API ddjvuapi.h has been enhanced, and there's now an enhanced ddjvu available based on ddjvuapi. It's also worth mentioning that ddjvu can now produce tiff files.
All in all, DjVu is an excellent platform that is well worth trying out for anyone who regularly works with scanned documents, digital documents, or high-resolution images. Its speed, reliability, and compatibility across multiple platforms make it a top choice for professionals in various industries.
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