1999- Bookshelf 2000 by Microsoft (1/2025)

Object/Artifact

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VintageComputer.Gallery

Name/Title

1999- Bookshelf 2000 by Microsoft (1/2025)

Tags

Microsoft

Description

Microsoft Bookshelf 2000 is a vintage multimedia reference tool developed by Microsoft. It was part of the Bookshelf series, which began in 1987 and was designed to showcase the capabilities of CD-ROM technology1.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Feb 3, 2025

General Notes

Note

Key Historical Points: Release: Bookshelf 2000 was released in 1999 Content: It included a variety of reference materials such as a dictionary, thesaurus, quotations, an atlas, and other types of references Integration: Some versions of Bookshelf were integrated with Microsoft Office, providing users with easy access to reference tools while working on documents Discontinuation: The Bookshelf series was eventually discontinued as online reference tools and integrated software features became more prevalent Bookshelf 2000 was a valuable resource for users looking for comprehensive reference materials in a single, easy-to-use package.