It really was. And just the fact that it was default-installed was a main perk: I could rely on it being on, say, a work PC, where I can't install software for personal use.

It was the nicest one I've used on any platform. Now I read epubs on Apple books and I come away a little frustrated every time I use it (especially when I copy and paste)

The PDF reader too. Wish they repackaged it as a standalone app.