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
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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.
