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The entire text of Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) edition 21 is now available in an electronic format on CD-ROM. Dewey for Windows (DFW) is the newest format from OCLC and Forest Press. DFW is easy to use-even for those asccostomed to using print version of Dewey-and allows navigation via mouse or keyboard strokes. DFW requires a basic knowledge of Windows and it includes an interactive tutorial that allows the user to gain familiarity with all the screens and commands.
DFW can be accessed by a single user or over a Local Area Network (LAN). It allows the user to search and display Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and has the capability to allow the user to drag and drop information between windows. The suitcase icon that appears on various screens is a way to tell...