MS Encarta Reference Suite 2001 PC DVD encyclopedia resources research tools! Type: Application Platform: Windows Publisher: Microsoft Released: 2000 Media: DVD Encarta Reference Suite 2001 seamlessly integrates the rich multimedia capabilities of the DVD-ROM with the vast, up-to-date resources found on the Internet. With Encarta Reference Suite 2001, students can watch video of American Track and Field athlete Al Oerter's discus throw at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome to capture the gold medal and then - with a few clicks - jump to current information on the Internet about this year's Olympic Torch Relay to Sydney. Encarta Reference Suite 2001 brings it all together. This year's suite includes updated and enhanced versions of Encarta's deluxe encyclopedia, world atlas and dictionary plus one free* year of Encarta Online Deluxe. The added inclusion of Encarta Africana Third Edition makes Encarta Reference Suite 2001 the ideal reference tool for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of a given subject. "Encarta Reference Suite 2001 connects users and their families to in-depth information that is trusted, easy to find and engaging," said Claudia Ender, Microsoft® Encarta product manager. "By integrating access to the Web, Encarta Reference Suite 2001 offers a seamless learning experience. Users can watch videos and see 360-degree views without waiting for lengthy Internet downloads, and also link to related articles on the Internet that have been prescreened for accuracy and credibility. The suite represents a perfect research tool for the family that users can trust." For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
