2008 Encyclopedia Britannica Deluxe DVD

2008 Encyclopedia Britannica Deluxe DVD 

Designed for adults and students alike, the 2008 Encyclopedia Britannica Deluxe DVD-ROM is a comprehensive reference resource that gives you up-to-date, in-depth, and easy-to-use information. Learn from Nobel laureates, historians, and other noted experts in a fun and single source. Complete with a dictionary and thesaurus, world atlas, timelines, interactive tools, and more this is the software that is ideal for students, curious adults, or anyone who wants to access trusted, reliable, and current information. Plus, get a FREE six-month trial subscription to Britannica Online

Content

• 82,929 articles/47,061,927 words
• 73,105 EB
• 79 Britannica Classics
• 9,745 Britannica Book of the Year (1993-2006)
• 21,658 (or 20,057 CD-version) photos, illustrations, tables, and special comps
• 1,656 maps
• 288 (or 155 CD-version) video clips
• 643 (or 173 CD-version) sound clips
• 58 (or 10 CD-version) animations and Shockwave
• 290 World Data Profiles
• 366 Daily Content
• 166,000 Web links
• Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus
• Dictionary: 165,000 entries/225,000 definitions
• Thesaurus: 50,000 entries
• 4,178 indexed timeline entries
• Thousands of magazine articles and videos online

Features

● FREE Britannica Online!—Get a six-month free trial subscription to Britannica Online. A $70 Value!

● NEW! Great Minds—Explore insightful biographies of 2,000 great minds: astronomers, mathematicians, scientists, and others who shaped the world.

● NEW! Britannica Workspace—Stay organized at all times, save articles, images, and more in one convenient location.

● Virtual Notecards—Take and save notes from your articles on a virtual notecard. Notes are printable, which makes your research easier, more productive, and portable.

● Explore—Take an exhilarating ride through Videos, World Statistics, Classical Music, and more.

● Encyclopedia Britannica—Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information—complete and comprehensive.

● Book of the Year—Explore notable events in 9,500 articles covering science, politics, sports, and more.

● Merriam-Webster® Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus—Over 200,000 entries help you understand definitions, synonyms, and antonyms.

● World Atlas—Take a tour of the world through more than 2,500 maps linked to articles about countries, economies, cultures, and national statistics.

● Timelines—Watch history unfold with timelines that show the people, events, and discoveries of the past.

● Britannica BrainStormer—Discover new ideas and relationships between topics with this interactive tool.

System Requirements

Windows

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista
• Pentium III® or equivalent processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 1.3 GB free hard-drive space (3.5 GB for Full installation)
• DVD-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
• 1.3 GB free hard-drive space (3.5 GB for Full installation)
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution, millions of colors
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended