Kingsoft has started distribution of its Kingsoft Word Power 2006 and Kingsoft Quick Translation 2006 software.

Different from the past versions, the new software has Chinese to Japanese translation abilities and an upgraded Chinese to English translation module.

Wang Quanguo, vice CEO of Kingsoft, told the local media that in addition to including the content of more than 150 dictionaries and over 70 professional word stocks, Kingsoft Word Power 2006 had also upgraded the American Traditional Dictionary in the software.

The software can be used on Windows, Linux, Mac OS, mobile phones and PDAs.

Kingsoft also made a surprising announcement. It will place its 64-bit Kingsoft Anti-virus Power 2005 software online for users to download for free.