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Owning the Encyclopedia Britannica Ultimate Reference Suite
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Easy-to-use interface lets users of all
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Encyclopedia Britannica: The Encyclopedia Britannica
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- Manage research with tools for
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- Contact updates provided for
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Product Highlights
Encyclopedia Britannica Library
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Year in Review 1993-2002
- Merriam-Webster's Collegiate
Dictionary and Thesaurus
- World Atlas
- Timelines
- KnowledgeNavigator
- Britannica Classics
- Research Organizer
- Additional Videos, Web Links,
and Magazines Online
- Free Updates
Britannica Student Library
- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
- Merriam-Webster's Student
Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Student World Atlas
- Student Timelines
- Learning Activities
- Research Organizer
- Additional Videos, Web Links,
and Magazines Online
- Free Updates
Britannica Elementary Library
- Britannica Elementary
Encyclopedia
- Merriam-Webster's Student
Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Elementary World Atlas
- Elementary Timelines
- Games and Activities
- Research Organizer
- Additional Videos and Magazines
Online
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- Pentium 350MHz or faster
processor
- 256 MB RAM minimum
- 550MB free hard disk space
- DVD-ROM drive
- 800x600 resolution, 16-bit
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- Mouse
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- Mac OS 10.3
- iMac or G3 350MHz or faster
processor
- 256 MB RAM minimum
- 550MB free hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
- 800x600 resolution, Millions of
colors
- Mouse
- Sound card and speakers
recommended
- Printer recommended
- Internet access recommended
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