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• An electronic book or "e-book" is: 1. an electronic version of a book (i.e., data), or 2. an electronic reading device • An "e-book reader" is the software needed to read an e-book title on a reading device • The most widely used e-book reader applications are Microsoft Reader, Adobe e-Book Reader, and Gemstar eBook Reader • e-book titles, readers, and devices do not all work together. Some e-books require "dedicated" reading software and reading devices. • Most e-books are available in one or more of the following formats: 1. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), readable with browsers 2. PDF (Portable Document Format), readable with Adobe e-Book Reader 3. PML ("Peanut Markup Language"), for hand-held devices running the Palm OS 4. XML (Extensible Markup Language), for the Microsoft and Gemstar readers RETURN TO FAST ACCESS MENU RETURN TO SESSION OUTLINE |