Encarta Encyclopedia Free Software Guide

: Microsoft released localized versions in several languages (e.g., German, Spanish, Japanese) and specialized products like Encarta Africana and Encarta Kids . The "Free" Versions

: Featured a virtual globe atlas (powered by MapPoint technology), dynamic timelines, and 360-degree virtual tours. Encarta Encyclopedia Free Software

At its 2008 peak, contained over 62,000 articles and a massive library of multimedia assets. : Microsoft released localized versions in several languages

: Included thousands of photos, illustrations, music clips, videos, and interactive animations. contained over 62

: Starting in 2000, a subset of the full encyclopedia was available for free online, supported by advertisements.

: Over time, Microsoft bolstered its content by purchasing and incorporating Collier’s Encyclopedia and the New Merit Scholar’s Encyclopedia . Key Features and Content