Encarta

Kevster

I cannot believe how hard it is to find Microsoft software these days. I've been looking for the new version of Encarta but it is nowhere!

...Any ideas?

mp3guy

...Why don't you use the internet instead?

whassupp2

www.wikipedia.org

Its even better

Kevster

I've tried the Internet but, for some reason, Encarta Premium 2007 isn't shipped to here from Amazon (I've only tried Amazon so far). In response to your post whassupp2, I mainly want Encarta for the atlas feature and I wouldn't use wikipedia for anything official anyway. I'd feel embarrassed referencing it in my thesis.

byte

Have you tried http://encarta.msn.com ? Dunno how good or bad it is compared to the discs you buy. I presume the online version is a cut down version.

Kevster

That's quite good actually. I searched for 'FYROM' in it out of randomness, and they have good information about it there. I really just want the atlas feature though; I'm fascinated by nations, borders, and flags. Encarta Interactive Atlas 98 does'nt work on XP. MaybeI should just wait until they bring out a new version of that.

Soundman

Something tells me that you didn't put much effort into your google searching. For shame young padawan.

http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/s_action/search/index.html

Kevster

Good God, there's no way I'm paying that much or it. I'll just have to make do without it. Thanks though.

Soundman

No worries. I'm sure there are other ways to get it more affordably. Try asking on www.adverts.ie perhaps?

brian_rbk

Kevster wrote:

I really just want the atlas feature though; I'm fascinated by nations, borders, and flags.

Have u tried downloading google earth? not quite an atlas but interesting all the same

Kevster

I don't particularly like the way that Google Earth is designed - it's good, but not what comprehensive enough! I just put in an order for Encarta 2007 Reference Library anyway. Apparently, Encarta Interactive Atlas is bundled with the package.