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What is a SyvumBook?

Syvum Technologies invented SyvumBooks. A SyvumBook is a computer software with the look and feel of a book in terms of chapters and pages. It is an electronic book on a computer that can automatically transform its content and, in some cases, be customized for content by the user.

A SyvumBook is a software in that it will produce outputs dependent on the user inputs using the power of the computer in terms of its number-crunching, database, and multimedia capabilites. However, it is different from conventional software that is used more for particular applications than as a learning medium. Conventional software often requires extensive training to use. This is partly because there is no explicit start and end to the software. A SyvumBook will logically start at the front cover and end at the back cover, making it relatively easy to study.

A SyvumBook is similar to a book in that it has a front cover, sections, chapters, and a back cover. However, it is not "dead" as a book where the material is frozen by the author. It is alive and hot! It can "talk" to and interact with the reader. In general, it uses state-of-the-art multimedia technology... color, images, animation, music and sound to facilitate learning. Furthermore, its content especially in problem-solving exercises and activity sections is dynamic. The changing content allows for variety and customization.

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