| Encyclopaedia.Britannica.2008.Ultimate.Suite.DVDR-NoPE
Looking for facts? Look no further than the new 2008 Encyclopædia Britannica Ultimate CD or DVD-ROM. Written by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors, and other notable experts, it is your trusted resource for research. Whether you are an entry-level, advanced, or student researcher, you will easily find what you need—simply select the version that is right for you. Three complete and easy-to-use encyclopedias designed for every age give you the most content available with over 100,000 articles.
Britannica is always striving to exceed its own high standards of quality, excellence, and accuracy, and this year is no exception. New features such as Great Minds and Britannica Workspace enhance this unbeatable resource. Along with Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus entries, a complete world atlas, rich multimedia, and historic timelines, the 2008 Ultimate CD or DVD-ROM provide extensive internet resources and indispensable tools for school. Plus, get a free one-year trial subscription to Britannica's online premium service.
Details
* 101,230 articles/56,741,947 words
- 73,148 EB
- 15,738 Student
- 2,523 Elementary
- 77 Britannica Classics
- 9,744 Britannica Book of the Year (1993-2006)
* 20,793 photos, illustrations, tables, and special comps
* 2,543 maps
* 288 video clips
* 644 sound clips
* 58 animations and Shockwave
* 290 World Data Profiles
* 1,098 Daily Content
* 166,000 Web links
* Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus
- Dictionary: 165,000 entries/225,000 definitions
- Thesaurus: 50,000 entries
* Merriam-Webster Student Dictionary & Thesaurus
- Dictionary: 75,000 entries/100,000 definitions
- Thesaurus: 30,000 entries
* 7,217 indexed timeline entries
- 4,178 EB
- 2,568 Student
- 471 Elementary
* Online Learning Games and Activities
- Student: 211 Activities
- Elementary: 246 Activities
* Thousands of magazine articles and videos online
System Requirements
Windows
* Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista
* Pentium III® or equivalent processor
* 512 MB RAM
* 1.6 GB free hard-drive space (3.8 GB for Full installation)
* DVD-ROM drive/CD-ROM drive
* 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color
* Sound card and speakers recommended
* Printer recommended
* Internet access recommended
Macintosh
* Mac® OS 10.4.x w/ Java 1.5
* PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
* 512 MB RAM
* 1.6 GB free hard-drive space (3.8 GB for Full installation)
* DVD-ROM drive/CD-ROM drive
* 1024x768 resolution, millions of colors
* Sound card and speakers recommended
* Printer recommended
* Internet access recommended |
