Microsoft Reader vs Project Gutenberg

Microsoft Reader

Description: Microsoft Reader is an e-book reader software developed by Microsoft. It allowed users to read e-books in .lit format which supported highlighting and taking notes. It was discontinued in 2012.

Type: software

Project Gutenberg

Description: Project Gutenberg is an online library containing over 60,000 free eBooks. The eBooks are available in epub, Kindle, HTML and simple text formats. The library focuses on public domain content.

Type: software

Microsoft Reader Features

• Text-to-speech
• Annotation and highlighting
• Dictionary lookup
• Adjustable text size and fonts
• Compatibility with .lit ebook format

Project Gutenberg Features

• Over 60,000 free eBooks available
• Epub, Kindle, HTML and plain text formats
• Focus on public domain content
• Volunteer effort to digitize books
• Option to donate financially