Report on how libraries can gauge patron usage of electronic materials. [UCSB Library] (December, 2000)
http://www.globalmentor.com/
A freeware cross-platform application that works with standards-compliant works, such as .oeb and .html formatted texts.
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~smcdon/
Resources for developing titles for the Gemstar eBook.
http://www.idpf.org/oebps/history.htm
Information on the specification for electronic books published by the International Digital Publishing Forum.
http://www.openreader.org/
A cooperative project to create a universal, open standards digital publication distribution format which will be platform-independent and capable of high typographic presentation quality.
http://maksee.narod.ru/palm/rta/
A freeware tool for the PalmOS that features a scrolling feature for improved readability.
http://www.rudenko.com/ebook.html
A freeware tool that includes various works as well as a personal library manager, bookmarks manager and on-line library browser.
http://stonegarden.net/
Free E-Books from both established and aspiring authors in all genres.
A detailed analysis of the electronic book business. Free registration required. [NY Times] Free registration required to view. (November 27, 2000)
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/e-books
Selection of articles and links.
http://www.tomeraider.com/
A freeware application for the TomeRaider format. Available for PalmOS, EPOC, PocketPC and Windows platforms.
http://www.fellnersoft.at/eTR.htm
Toms eTextReaderA freeware reader available for download, features a book-like two-page form, which can open zip-files directly. Available for the Windows platform.
Writers may control whether articles they sold for print in a regular newspaper or magazine may be reproduced in electronic form. [CNN] (June 25, 2001)
http://www.gowerpoint.com/
A freeware, skinable application for the Windows and PocketPC platforms. Can handle .html, .txt, .rtf, .pdb and .prc formatted files.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/openbooks.htm
A serialized e-book novel with a new chapter appearing each week.