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Update Encarta |
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Keeps the reference materials in Microsoft
Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2004 both timely and accurate.
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New and updated articles |
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Means you have access to current information.
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Learn about the events affecting people
and places as they happen with Live Media |
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Learn about the events affecting people and
places as they happen with Live Media – Read local news, listen to live
radio broadcasts, and check weather reports from around the world.
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Interactive Multimedia |
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Animation, music, dynamic timelines, videos,
audio clips, photos, and virtual tours, encourage exploration.
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Computer/Processor |
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Multimedia PC with a 200-MHz or higher
processor. |
Memory |
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32 MB for Windows 98, or Windows Me.
64 MB for Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP. |
Hard Disk |
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Up to 300 MB of available hard-disk space. |
Drive |
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Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive. |
Display |
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Super VGA 16-bit or higher monitor supporting
800x600 screen resolution. |
Operating System |
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Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows
2000 Professional, or Windows XP operating system |
Peripherals |
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Input Device: Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft
Intellimouse® or compatible pointing device |
Miscellaneous |
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Optional: Local bus video with 1 MB or more of
video memory. 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones. |