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Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader
Microsoft Reader.png
Developer(s)Microsoft
Initial releaseAugust 2000 (2000-08)
Discontinued2.1.1 (Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me, XP) 2.6 (Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows Vista (with Origami Experience Pack or Touch Pack))
2.4.2 (Windows Mobile 6)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Typee-book reader
Licenseproprietary
Websitewww.microsoft.com/reader/
Microsoft Reader
Filename extension.lit
Developed byMicrosoft
Latest release2.4.1
Extended from.chm
Standard(s)No

Microsoft Reader was 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.[1] 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 screens, highlighting and doodling designed for quick note-taking, text notes, and searching. The PC version also has an optional plugin for text-to-speech, enabling books to be read out loud.

In August 2011, Microsoft announced they were discontinuing both Microsoft Reader and the use of the .lit format for ebooks at the end of August 2012, and ending sales of the format on November 8, 2011.[2]

Contents

Compatibility

Operating SystemsLatest versionRelease Date
Windows 951.52000-08-08
Windows NT 4.0, 98, 2000, Me2.1.12003-06-26
Windows XP, 2003, Vista (with Origami Experience Pack or Touch Pack), Home Server, 20082.6.12007-07-10
Pocket PC 20001.0 (in ROM)2000-04-19
Pocket PC 20022.42005-03-24
Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE, 5.02.4.12005-11-23
Windows Mobile 6.0, 6.12.4.22009-09-10

Copy protection

Books accessible by Reader can be protected, or unprotected, only allowing access to protected books if the user has activated the software. This can be accomplished by registering using their Passport account. Only six Reader installations can be activated per account, after which, Microsoft requires the user to request further activations.

Version history

Desktop

VersionOperating systemsRelease dateMajor changes
1.5Windows 95, NT 4, 98, 2000, Me2000-08-08
  • Initial version for desktops
2.0Windows NT 4, 98, 2000, Me, XP2001-10-03
  • Major overhaul
  • Supports premium eBooks
2.5Windows XP2002-06-25
2.1.1Windows NT 4, 98, 2000, Me, XP2003-06-26
  • Security update
2.6Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Vista Ultimate Edition (with Origami Experience Pack or Touch Pack)2007-07-09
  • Audible support for the newer audio formats
  • Security and Performance updates

Pocket PC

VersionOperating systemsRelease dateMajor changes
1.0Windows Mobile 20002000-04-19
  • Initial version for Pocket PCs.
2.0Windows Mobile 20022001-10-03
  • Compatible with Windows Mobile 2002
  • Major overhaul
  • Supports premium eBooks
2.2.1Windows Mobile 2002, 2003N/A 
2.2.22003
  • Compatible with Windows Mobile 2003
2.2.32004-02-04
  • Fixes activation problems
2.3Windows Mobile 2002, 2003, 2003 SE2004-07-13
  • Compatible with Windows Mobile 2003 SE
2.42005-03-24 
2.4.1Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE, 5, 6.02005-11-23
  • Compatible with Windows Mobile 5 and 6
2.4.2Windows Mobile 2003, 2003 SE, 5, 6.0, 6.12009-09-10
  • Compatible with Windows Mobile 6.1

Read in Microsoft Reader

VersionOperating systemsRelease dateMajor changes
1.1Windows NT 4, 98, 2000, Me, XP2001-09-04
  • Initial version with support for Word 2000 and 2002
1.1.3Windows NT 4, 98, 2000, Me, XP, 2003, Vista, Home Server, 20082006-02-21
  • Conversion support for Word 2003. Supports Word 2000, 2002, and 2003. Not compatible with Office 2007

Software Development Kit

VersionOperating systemsRelease dateMajor changes
1.5Windows NT 4, 98, 2000, Me, XP, 2003, Vista, Home Server, 20082001-10-04Initial version

Text to Speech

VersionOperating systemsRelease dateMajor changes
1.0Windows NT 4, 98, 2000, Me, XP, 2003, Home Server2005-05-19Initial version

Creating .LIT files

Read in Microsoft Reader is an add-on, available from Microsoft, that can be used in conjunction with Microsoft Word (versions 2000, 2002 and 2003) to create .LIT extension e-books. This software is not fully compatible with Office 2007.

Third party

There are some third party apps and tools that allow converting and reading of MS .LIT format on various devices; for example:

References

  1. ^ Handbook of Data Compression Authors David Salomon, Giovanni Motta, David (CON) Bryant Edition 5, illustrated Publisher Springer, 2009 ISBN 1-84882-902-7, ISBN 978-1-84882-902-2 Length 1359 pages
  2. ^ "Microsoft is discontinuing Microsoft Reader effective August 30, 2012, which includes download access of the Microsoft Reader application from the Microsoft Reader website."Microsoft Reader

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