Software:20th Century Video Almanac
| Developer(s) | The Software Toolworks |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 1993[1] |
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20th Century Video Almanac is a software CD-ROM from The Software Toolworks.
Summary
The CD-ROM contains thousands of front-page articles and videos documenting the tumultuous events of the 20th Century.[3]
Development
20th Century Video Almanac was developed with a budget of $500,000.[4]
Reception
CNET said "If you want to experience the world events that have shaped this century--from Marilyn Monroe's mysterious death to the modern-day plight of Somalian refugees--you won't find a better guide than 20th Century Video Almanac".[3]
Computer Gaming World called it an excellent reference for kids and parents alike and fun to boot.[5]
CD-ROM Today said "20th Century Video Almanac: Best of the Century is an excellent vehicle to pique the historical interest of young and old alike".[2]
References
- ↑ "20th Century Video Almanac". Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141114172752/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=16820. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Levitan, Arlan (December 1993). "20th Century Video Almanac". pp. 84, 85. https://archive.org/details/CDROMToday03Winter1993/page/n85/mode/2up. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Essick, Kristi. "20th Century Video Almanac". Archived from the original on December 22, 1996. https://web.archive.org/web/19961222163559/http://www.cnet.com/Content/Reviews/Cdcentral/Reviews/0,50,158,00.html. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ↑ Eckhouse, John (August 30, 1993). "Creating CD-ROMs is as complex as producing big-time movies". p. 55. Archived from the original on October 5, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20251005162005/https://www.newspapers.com/article/san-francisco-chronicle/182191137/. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
- ↑ Schwartz, Joel (December 1993). "20th Century Video Almanac". pp. 150, 152. Archived from the original on May 12, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130512013743/http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_113.pdf. Retrieved November 21, 2025.
External links
- Official website (archived)
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