A wealth of information for work, home, or school

Get instant access to information that changes with our changing world. A wealth of relevant information. With one search, access rich and reliable content and multimedia including articles, live streaming media, web links, maps and further Reading Programs and reading software lesson.  Go beyond the encyclopedia. Secondary sources are readily available through sidebars and web links. Web Center provides editorially selected web links to take research beyond the encyclopedia.

Software Features

Update Encarta		Keeps the reference materials in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2004 both timely and accurate.
New and updated articles		Means you have access to current information.
Learn about the events affecting people and places as they happen with Live Media		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.
Interactive Computer Multimedia		Animation, music, dynamic timelines, videos, audio clips, photos, and virtual tours, encourage exploration.

Software Computer Requirements

Computer/Processor		Multimedia PC with a 200-MHz or higher processor.
Memory		32 MB for Microsoft windows 98, or Microsoft windows Me. 64 MB for Microsoft windows 2000 Professional or Microsoft windows XP.
Hard Disk		Up to 300 MB of available hard-disk space.
Drive		Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
Display		Super VGA 16-bit or higher monitor supporting 800x600 screen resolution.
Operating system software		Microsoft Microsoft windows® 98, Microsoft windows Me, Microsoft windows 2000 Professional, or Microsoft windows XP operating system
Peripherals		Input Device: Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft Intellimouse® or compatible pointing device
Miscellaneous		Optional: Local bus video with 1 MB or more of video memory. 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones.