Compton's Encyclopedia 2000 – PC
A time capsule from the era of multimedia encyclopedias.
Compton's Encyclopedia 2000 brings the contents of a completeencyclopedia to your Windows PC on CD-ROM. The software combines thousands of reference articles with photographs, video, sound, an atlas, dictionary, thesaurus, timelines, and tools for researching and creating presentations.
The 2000 edition was published around 1999 as part of the final years of the classic CD-ROM encyclopedia era, when families and students could keep an entire reference library on a computer rather than a shelf full of / Used
PC / Windows CD-ROM release
Compton's Encyclopedia 2000 edition
Authentic original PC release
Compatibility Note:
This is vintage Windows software originally designed for systems such as Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 and later, with requirements including a 486-class processor, CD-ROM drive, SVGA display, and Windows-compatible sound card.
Compatibility with modern versions of Windows is not guaranteed. Some original online-dependent features may also no longer function.
The disc, case, artwork, printed materials, and other physical components show normal signs of wear consistent with a pre-owned PC software title. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description and show the exact item you will receive.
A great piece of vintage PC software, educational software, multimedia CD-ROM, reference software, and 1990s/early-2000s computer history. Particularly interesting for collectors who remember the era of Compton's, Encarta, World Book, and other multimedia encyclopedias.
Your software will be packaged carefully and securely to help protect the disc and original packaging during shipping.
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