For information: I know there are a lot of us on dis-forum who value the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, 9th edition. The Oxford Compendium 3.0 CD, which retails at stlg50 inc VAT, was released in June. Below is the information from the web site: A new updated version of this bestselling reference compilation CD-ROM, the Oxford Compendium 3.0 on CD-ROM includes the Concise Oxford Dictionary (Ninth Edition) - now with sound, the Oxford Thesaurus, and the combined Oxford Dictionary of Quotations and Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations. With standard British pronunciations of every headword in the dictionary, easy cross-referencing between the reference works, and a clearer layout to aid quick navigation, this is one CD-ROM which is guaranteed to enhance your enjoyment of the English language. Web URL: http://www1.oup.co.uk/cite/oup/E-P/Reference/Oxford_Compendium_3.0/ Regards Paul Dilley, Technical Manager & dis-forum co-owner Computer Centre for People with Disabilities, University of Westminster ** The London & South East Regional Access Centre ** NFAC ** Tel: +44 171 911 5000 Fax: +44 171 911 5162 http://www.wmin.ac.uk/ccpd/ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%