Microsoft Encarta
 The Main screen of Encarta '95 | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
|---|---|
| Latest release date | 1993 |
Microsoft Encarta is a digital encyclopedia program made by Microsoft. It was initally released on CD-ROM. It was also available on the Internet via an annual subscription. It was discontinued on 31 October 2009.
Timeline[edit | edit source]
| Name | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Encarta 1993 Edition[1] | 1993 | First edition of Encarta |
| Encarta 1994 Edition | ||
| Encarta '95 | 1994 | Also available for Macintosh |
| Encarta 96 | 1995 | First to introduce Encarta Atlas |
| Encarta 97 | 1996 | |
| Encarta 98 | 1997 | |
| Encarta 99 | 1998 | Introduced redesigned UI |
| Encarta 2000 | 1999 | First to have "Map Treks" |
| Encarta 2001 | 2000 | |
| Encarta 2002 | 2001 | First to introduce 3D Virtual Tours |
| Encarta 2003 | 2002 | |
| Encarta 2004 | 2003 | |
| Encarta 2005 | 2004 | |
| Encarta 2006 | 2005 | A part of Microsoft Students |
| Encarta 2007 | 2006 | |
| Encarta 2008 | 2007 | |
| Encarta 2009 | 2008 | Last release of Encarta |