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The Bottom Line: The latest digital edition of this trusted reference source emphasizes information over infotainment and is much better than its predecessor.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, DVD-ROM, XGA monitor, MacOS, Windows

The Bottom Line: Microsoft Student 2007 is a friendly, thorough homework resource for middle and high schoolers learning math, foreign languages, literature, and more, but you'll need to buy Office to fully use it, and you'll pay dearly for tech support.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Apple MacOS 7.6 or later, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 12 MB, 16 MB, 4x CD-ROM, Microphone, Sound card, MacOS, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package

The Bottom Line: Streets & Trips 2005 is useful for backseat navigators on long road trips, but for most, online map sites cost less and are just as accurate.

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 4x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Windows

The Bottom Line: This excellent but expensive map-based business data analyzer is a smart addition for any business running Office 2000 or XP--as long as you have the cash.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 975 MB, Intel Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Intel Pentium, 133 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3, 266 MHz, 800 MHz, 867 MHz, Printer, Keyboard, 8x DVD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Internet connection 33.6 Kbps, DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card, 266 MHz, 800 MHz, 867 MHz, MacOS, Windows, Firefox 1.5, Firefox 2.0, Safari 3.0.4, QuickTime 7.4, Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

Specs: 1 user, License & software assurance, Microsoft Windows 95 or later, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later, 133 MHz, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, 133 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, 7.0, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, 266 MHz, 800 MHz, 867 MHz, Printer, Keyboard, 8x DVD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Mouse or compatible device, Internet connection 33.6 Kbps, DirectX 10.0 compatible graphics card, 266 MHz, 800 MHz, 867 MHz, MacOS, Windows, Internet Explorer 5.0 or later