How to read CHM on Linux

Now too long ago, a friend asked me how to view CHM documents on a Mac and she ended up getting a FOSS tool from somewhere.

CHM files are Compiled HTML Help files that Microsoft use for its Help application. In Linux, afaik, it is not supported natively considering that it is a non-standard file format. However, some wise guys out there release ebooks using this format. (yeah, I'd rather that they use standard file formats but hey, can't win them all!) So how do you read these CHM files on Linux?

How to read CHM on Linux

I can think of several CHM viewers like chmsee, kchmviewer, gnochm (see screenshot), Help Explorer Viewer for Linux and xchm. How about you, what is your preferred CHM viewer?


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3 Responses to “How to read CHM on Linux”

  1. Clair Says: November 23rd, 2007 at 11:20 am

    Hey there. I just use xchm. Then again, I hardly need to read chm files. :D

  2. alvin Says: September 12th, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Cool tips.. now i can totally use my linux powerfully

  3. dreamer Says: June 6th, 2010 at 10:15 am

    EASY AND COMPLETE GUIDE IS HERE,
    http://linuxbroadcast.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-to-read-chm-files-in-linux.html

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