Microsoft Reader Available for Download

As part of its new e-book promotion, and the beginning of the Microsoft branded e-bookstore at BarnesandNoble.com, Microsoft has announced the availability of Microsoft Reader free of charge from the Microsoft Web site. In addition to the software, major publishers have announced major e-book deals for consumers at bn.com. ClearType technology developed at the Redmond campus makes Microsoft Reader "clearly the best software for extended reading on any computing device." For more information visit the MS Reader Web site.