CiNii Books - Academic Press dictionary of science and technology : CD-ROM version 1.0

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- Morris, Christopher G.

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Academic Press dictionary of science and technology : CD-ROM version 1.0

edited by Christopher Morris

Academic Press, c1996

Computer File

Other Title: Dictionary of science and technology

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Kanazawa University Library研究室

403.3:A1688008-05739-4

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Kyoto University Library図

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Kochi University of Technology.Library

CD408||A1500022247

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北陸先端科学技術大学院大学附属図書館図

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System requirements: MPC Standard PC or compatible computer (386SX or higher processor) running MS-DOS 4.1 or higher and Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher operating systems with a minimum of 4 MB of RAM, a VGA or SVGA (256 colors) monitor, CD-ROM drive with Microsoft MSCDEX 2.0 or higher, and mouse or pointing device; Macintosh LC or higher computer, 68020 CPU, 16 MHz or faster, running System 7.0 or higher operating system with a minimum of 4 MB of RAM, a color (256 colors) display, and compatible CD-ROM drive with Foreign File Access installed; Both versions also require approximately 4 MB or less of available hard-disk space for the program software, and supporting files and memory-buffer space. If you wish to hear the spoken pronunciations, you will also need an audio board plus headphone or speakers.

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This CD-ROM version of the "Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology" enables quick searching of more than 13,000 entries. It covers 124 fields, from acoustics to zoology, with each field introduced with a brief essay by a scientist and labelled fields of application provided for each term. Hundreds of mathematical equations and chemical structures are presented, and appendices include: the periodic table; a chronology of modern science and technology; standard weights and measures; geological eras and classification of plants and animals. Other features include: existing terms updated and new terms added; 100 new 4-colour illustrations and hundreds of black-and-white illustrations; and applicable illustrations linked to relative terms. Expanded captions define illustrations to save time, and usage notes provide correct scientific writing and can be consulted independently or accessed from key terms. Searches can be limited to specific subject areas. and "Harbrace College Handbook".

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