Encyclopedia Britannica 2008

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• ASIN: B0010W8KZO
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 6, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,945 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)

Product Description

Product Description

Discover the World from One Convenient Location.  The Comprehensive Information Source for Home, School, and Office Encyclopedia Britannica 2008 Standard Edition provides easy access to all the trustworthy information you need when researching history, current events, hobbies, school or work projects, and more. Its comprehensive articles are written by experts from across the world, including Nobel Prize winners, professors, curators, and thousands of other knowledge leaders.

Complete with an entire atlas, a dictionary and thesaurus, homework tools, rich multimedia, timelines, online magazines, and more, the Standard Edition is ideal for students, lifetime learners, and curious adults.

System Requirements for Windows

• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
• Pentium III or equivalent processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 809 MB free hard-drive space (1.3 GB for full installation)
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

System Requirements for Macintosh

• Mac OS 10.4.x
• PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 809 MB free hard-drive space (1.3 GB for full installation)
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 resolution, millions of colors
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful and Easy To Use, January 20, 2009

By	Kevin J. Hurtack - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this for my mother to replace our old encyclopedias from the 1970's. She had no trouble installing it on her computer and has enjoyed using it and it's features.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful CD indeed, August 25, 2008

By	diana "Anna" "Anna" (Umbria, Italy) - See all my reviews

Wikipedia is very useful but the Britannica CD is more extensive and extremely well prepared and useful.