Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader is a Microsoft program for the reading of e-books, originally released in August 2000. Microsoft Reader is available for download from Microsoft as a free program for computers running Windows. It can also be used on a Pocket PC, where it has been built into the ROM since Windows CE 3.0. Microsoft Reader is not supported on newer Windows Phone 7 devices, but it is compatible with Windows Mobile. Microsoft Reader displays books in the .LIT (shortened from "literature") format, an extension of the Microsoft Compressed HTML Help format to include DRM. These books can be purchased and downloaded from many smaller online stores. The notable features of Microsoft Reader are ClearType for increased readability on small...