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Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1996 Edition, is compatible with Windows 95; Compton's NewMedia's innovative Encyclopedia CD-ROM also continues its compatibility with Windows 3.1.


CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1995--In anticipation of its consumers' needs, Compton's has developed the current version of "Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1996 Edition" to be compatible with Microsoft's Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. .

"All those who use previous or current versions of the Windows operating system operating system (OS)

Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs.
 will have the opportunity to enjoy `Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia, 1996 Edition' as well as other top Compton's CD-ROMs," said Bill Perrault, vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.

Other premiere titles from Compton's that are Windows 95 compatible include:

- The Complete Multimedia Bible

- Haight-Ashbury in the Sixties!

- Ocean Explorer

- Rock 'N Roll Your Own

- Soul Expedition: The 1960s

- The Doctors Book of Home Remedies A home remedy is a treatment to cure a disease or ailment that employs certain spices, vegetables, or other common items from the kitchen. Home remedies may or may not have actual medicinal properties that serve to treat or cure the disease or ailment in question, as they are , The Premiere Edition

- AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association.


(Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied.
 Trip Planner

- ReElect re·e·lect also re-e·lect  
tr.v. re·e·lect·ed, re·e·lect·ing, re·e·lects
To elect again.



re
 JFK

- Zoo Explorers

- Rock Expedition: The 1960s

- Compton's Complete Street Guide

- Yes Active

Compton's NewMedia is a subsidiary of the Tribune Co., a leading provider of information and entertainment. Compton's distributes its products nationally through 14 different channels that reach more than 7,500 retailers and internationally in 45 countries through its worldwide distribution partners.

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