Encyclopedia Britannica 2008 Ultimate
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Looking for facts? Turn to Britannica Ultimate. 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 in Britannica Ultimate. Simply select the
version that rights for you.Features Back to the top
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System Requirements Back to the top
| Version | 2008 |
| Platform | Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS, Windows Vista 32-bit |
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Vista
- Pentium III® or equivalent processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 1.6 GB free hard-drive space (3.8 GB for full installation)
- DVD-ROM drive
- 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color
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- Macintosh® OS 10.4.x w/Java 1.5
- PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 1.6 GB free hard-drive space (3.8 GB for full installation)
- DVD-ROM drive
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