Toolworks Desk Reference (PC, 3 1/2" Disk) Software Toolworks - 1991 USA, Canada Release (OEM)

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Toolworks Desk Reference
Title
Toolworks Desk Reference
Product ID
24294-10905oem
Product UPC
024294109058
Platform(s)
Media
3 1/2" Disk
Copyright date(s)
1991
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Description from the packaging.

An electronic version of the New York Public Library Desk Reference.
The most fascinating collection of facts ever compiled for the personal computer. An electronic resource unmatched anywhere on the market!

  • Twenty-six subjects... everything from finances to philosophy, animals to etiquette.
  • Who won the Oscar for best actress in 1933?
  • How many cards are in a pinochle deck?
  • What does RAM mean?
  • Who invented the steam shovel?
  • When did Gustave Flaubert publish Madame Bovary?
  • How many people in the world practice Hinduism?
  • How many calories are burned in an hour of typing?

It's the ultimate instant reference for ideas, advice, details and discoveries. This single source is the sum total of the most frequently sought facts at the world's busiest public library. Twenty-six subject areas and thousands of entries will answer the toughest questions in the least amount of time.

The best seller, The New York Public Library Desk Reference is yours, on disk, from the Software Toolworks! In concert with word processors, spreadsheets and graphics programs, its applications are virtually unlimited. Perfect for business or home, writers and researchers, teachers and students of all ages.

Toolworks Desk Reference features:

  • Explore multiple entries simultaneously for easy cross reference.
  • Cut and paste on-screen information directly into your document to create professional quality presentations.
  • On-line help instantly shows you how to get the most from the program.
  • Check table of contents for subject overview and easy access to information.
  • Set electronic bookmarks to return to previous entries.
  • Save hours, days or weeks compared to traditional research.

(Katherine Hepburn,48,Random Access Memory, William Smith Otis,1857,648 million,100)

System Requirements

PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU
386
Required RAM
2MB

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