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: Starting in 2000, a subset of the full encyclopedia was available for free online, supported by advertisements. Encarta Encyclopedia Free Software
: Microsoft released localized versions in several languages (e.g., German, Spanish, Japanese) and specialized products like Encarta Africana and Encarta Kids . The "Free" Versions : Featured a virtual globe atlas (powered by