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"Drop.io is the latest file-sharing service to partner with Scribd for enhanced document-sharing and preview capabilities.  Similar to the Box.net partnership, Scribd's document conversion and viewing tools will be made available within privately shared drop.io \"drops.\"  \nThe improvement for drop.io comes with the ability to privately share and preview the majority of document file formats, including Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word and  PowerPoint, utilizing Scribd's recently updated Flash-based iPaper format.  Before the partnership, drop.io users could only preview PDF files.  \nUsing Scribd's iPaper format leads towards a more seamless user experience when it comes to media-sharing, and minimizes the need for an individual PC to have the necessary compatibility software to support multiple document file types.  Ever since releasing the Flash-based iPaper format, Scribd has been more attractive as an integrated tool and distribution platform for documents.  \nAs one of the most prominent document-sharing sites, continued upgrades such as iPaper allow Scribd to remain in that leadership position, which better enables the company to establish some standards when it comes to document-sharing across social media sites."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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