Other browser types, including many earlier versions of the most popular browsers, make up just over a further 27 percent. Chromebooks – running the whole machine effectively within the browser, why not go straight to plugins instead of apps?Īccording to NetMarketShare stats as of December 2015, Microsoft’s various versions of Internet Explorer make up just over 45 percent of market share, with the latest versions of Chrome at 21.65 percent, and Firefox 42 at 5.26 percent. And when there are entire popular computing platforms – a.k.a.
Easier to keep up to date, for one thing. And rather than install standalone apps, browser-based readers can have a lot of benefits. And if you want to try other things, you have two decent alternatives available on most Linux distributions.For anyone still spending a lot of time on a desktop or laptop, which honestly is most of us, a PC-based ebook reader still has a lot of value. If you want to read Kindle books on Ubuntu, you now know that the best way is to go directly to their website. For these reasons, I would try FBReader first, but if you have specific needs, Calibre can probably do it, so I have to mention it there.Īnyway, I hope this article answers your question. The issue is that the full application is really heavy (I think you need more than 1 GB to install it), which is not a good sign for an e-book reader (install “Calibre Viewer” only if you want something lighter).Īlso, the interface looks old, even if it’s still supported. There are also many add-ons you can find in the snap store to enhance the possibilities. With a long history with Ubuntu, most features have been added over the years, and it can do almost anything. It’s probably the most powerful tool too. The most popular app for reading e-books on Linux is Calibre. You can use your mouse or keyboard to switch to the next page, highlight text, and use the bookmarks and table of contents to jump to another section. You have access to all your files in the main menu and can then open the e-book on full page. The interface looks fine, as you can see in the screenshot, it’s not that different from the Kindle app.
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