Microsoft is supplying a font technology called ClearType to the Open eBook initiative.

ECONOMIST: Electronic books

In July 1999 members of the Open eBook group will be voting on the final draft of the Open eBook 1.0 specification.

CNN: Microsoft pushes electronic book standard

Kobo's vision is to deliver any book on any device and is a strong voice in the eBook industry supporting open standards for eBooks and eReaders.

ENGADGET: New Kobo eReader gets wireless connection, faster processor, pretty colors