They also provided easy-to-use publishing tools along with free web space.

He also was hired by CBC Radio to develop the network's podcasting strategy and internal publishing tools.

"One of the big problems is you've had all these great publishing tools but you could only distribute the documents in a stable form on paper," he said.

It also improved the interface and added more online publishing tools.

Trellix was a software company whose various software offerings allowed web users to set up personal websites with the use of online publishing tools.

Mr. Reynolds was more diplomatic, saying he "never would have gotten started without Blogger," Pyra's publishing tool.

"We've addressed the broadest accessibility issues within the constraints of our publishing tool and other necessary resources," Mr. Dorogoff said.

BuddyTV makes money through online advertising and by offering advanced publishing tools to commentators.

Its products includes applications for the creation of real-time 3D graphics and maps including stereoscopic playout, integrated video workflow solutions and online publishing tools.

An instant publishing tool 3.