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The dotReader

The dotReader is the new simple to use e-book reader that runs of multiple platforms including macs, PDAs and linux. It was developed by OSoft. The core benefit of this open source reader is the ability to read multiple format of content in various devices. Additional formats can be added through plug-ins. Moreover, it is a free-ware. It has its own community of readers who share ideas through discussions and polls. This multi-function tool helps the reader to organize their content by their taste. Library books can be searched within the dotReader. Examples might include public libraries, publisher websites, e-nook distributors, organizational documents, and others. History of the various searches and activities are stored for further access. Switching topics from book to book can be done easily in dotReader. The CEO of the eBooks.com Stephen Cole quotes that"We're extremely impressed with the functionality and usability of OSoft's dotReader". An amazing tool to read books on multi-platforms.

Source: http://jkontherun.blogs.com/jkontherun/2006/08/theres_a_new_eb.html
Source: http://www.dotreader.com/site/

Screenshots: http://dotreader.com/site/?q=node/45

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