Focus Multimedia Britannica Ultimate 2010

Enjoy has been the world's most famous and authoritative source of information since 1768 - Encyclopaedia Britannica. You are lucky to get one of the most trusted sources of information on almost every topic imaginable - from the origins of the universe to current events and everything in between. Looking for facts? Look no further than the new Encyclopaedia Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2008. 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. Everything you need is just 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. Along with Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus entries, a complete world atlas, rich multimedia, and historic timelines, the Encyclopaedia Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite 2008 provides extensive Internet resources and indispensable tools for school.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.

Whats Inside?

* 105,974 articles/59,887,275 words;
* 75,907 Encyclop?dia Britannica;
* 15,994 Britannica Student Encyclopedia;
* 2,767 Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia;
* 81 Britannica Classics;
* 11,225 Britannica Book of the Year (1993-2007);
* 33,927 photos, illustrations, tables and special comps;
* 2,696 maps;
* 496 video clips;
* 721 sound clips;
* 182 animations and Shockwave;
* 293 World Data Profiles;
* 1,098 Daily Content;
* 166,000 Web links;
* 215,00 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus entries;
* 105,000 Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary & Thesaurus entries;
* 7,383 indexed timeline entries;
* 4,260 Encyclopedia Britannica;
* 2,635 Britannica Student Encyclopedia;
* 488 Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia;
* Online Learning Games and Activities;
* 219 Activities Britannica Student Encyclopedia;
* 227 Activities Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia.

What's New?

* Explore Feature : Heroes & Villains. The new Heroes & Villains browse provides easy access to more than 600 biographies covering the worlds heroes and villains throughout time;
*Thousands of new and revised articles;
* Thousands of new and revised images.

System Requirements:

* Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP (with SP2) or Vista;
- Pentium III or equivalent processor;
- 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended);
- 1.96 GB free hard-drive space (4.45 GB for Full installation);
- DVD-ROM Drive;
- 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color;
- Internet access recommended.

* Macintosh:
- Mac OS 10.4.x or 10.5.x w/ Java 1.5;
- PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor;
- 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended);
- 1.96 GB free hard-drive space (4.45 GB for Full installation);
- DVD-ROM Drive;
- 1024x768 resolution, millions of colors;
- Internet access recommended.