Stephen W. Hawking : a brief history of time : an interactive adventure /

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Imprint:[New York, N.Y. : W.H. Freeman], c1994.
Description:1 computer laser optical disc : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in + 1 booklet ([8] p. ; 12 cm.)
Language:English
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URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1833617
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Other title:Brief history of time.
Other uniform titles:Hawking, Stephen, 1942-2018. Brief history of time.
Mervis, Jim.
Hairman, Robit.
Other authors / contributors:Crunch Media Corporation.
Scientific American.
W.H. Freeman and Company.
ISBN:0716726483
Computer file characteristics:Computer data and program.
Notes:Title from screen.
"For Crunch Media in association with Scientific American."
Based on the book A brief history of time by Stephen W. Hawking.
System requirements for Macintosh: 030 processor/System 7; 8.0 megabytes RAM; double speed CD-ROM drive; 256-color graphics; Quicktime 2.0 (included on disc); 640x480 pixel-capable monitor.
System requirements for MPC: 386SX processor; 8.0 megabytes RAM; MPC level 2-compliant CD-ROM drive; SoundBlaster or compatable sound card; Windows 3.1; Quicktime for Windows (included on disc); VGA color monitor.
Summary:Introduction to the basic ideas of physics and cosmology presented in Hawking's book. Integrates graphics, sound, and movies with the complete text of the book to animate each topic discussed.