Specialized viewer application used for reading certain formats of eBooks. For a computer to open and read these eBooks, you require the appropriate reader software for the format.
E-books can be downloaded in a number of formats including -- PDF, HTML, .EXE, Windows CE and Microsoft Reader.
Many eBooks today (2002) can now be read with a standard web browser without the need for reading software.
Popular e-book readers:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
http://adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
Adobe GlassBook Reader
http://www.glassbook.com
Microsoft Clear Type Reader:
http://www.microsoft.com/reader
Peanut Reader (for the Palm and Pocket PC PDA’s)
http://www.peanutpress.com
