Is this download only or do I get CDs?What about the online "interactive" portion - how valuable is that, being of no use to me as I have dialup Internet.
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Roy, I believe it's download only. However, I am away for a few weeks so I can't give you an exact answer. I would check the kit, if I was at home. I really got a lot out of the interactive portion. Most of the Italian's that we encountered, except for the train station in Rome, were friendly and very willing to speak English. You might be very frustrated with the dialup. Also, be sure you have enough RAM to hold this program. I learned that lesson the hard way. It won't download, if there's not enough memory, or whatever is needed. I'm not too proficient with computer stuff. So you may want to consult with a second person. Whatever you decide, have a wonderful time in Italy. Roy, I believe it's download only. However, I am away for a few weeks so I can't give you an exact answer. I would check the kit, if I was at home. I really got a lot out of the interactive portion. Most of the Italian's that we encountered, except for the train station in Rome, were friendly and very willing to speak English. You might be very frustrated with the dialup. Also, be sure you have enough RAM to hold this program. I learned that lesson the hard way. It won't download, if there's not enough memory, or whatever is needed. I'm not too proficient with computer stuff. So you may... » Read More Roy, I believe it's download only. However, I am away for a few weeks so I can't give you an exact answer. I would check the kit, if I was at home. I really got a lot out of the interactive portion. Most of the Italian's that we encountered, except for the train station in Rome, were friendly and very willing to speak English. You might be very frustrated with the dialup. Also, be sure you have enough RAM to hold this program. I learned that lesson the hard way. It won't download, if there's not enough memory, or whatever is needed. I'm not too proficient with computer stuff. So you may want to consult with a second person. Whatever you decide, have a wonderful time in Italy. « Show Less
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There are CDs to use for the lessons along with a set of headphones to use. I never got to the interactive part since my trip to Italy came before I got that far in the lessons. I had to retake the lessons and found it difficult to associate the Italian with the English. I found that almost everyone spoke English but they appreciated it when you tried to use the Italian word for something.
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You get 2 discs that you install onto your computer. After you install the discs the program is ready to use for offline learning as much as you want. The online portion is good and with the purchase of the program, you get a 3 month membership. I like the games, and I do think its worth trying. If you have a laptop, smart phone or tablet, you could always go to an Internet café or somewhere like a library that has free WI-FI for the online portion.
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I was able to download from my public library. Using Overdrive and Library 2 go. Hope this helps. I am around 70 and found it fairly easy
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You don't need the CD the installer is found online and you can purchase the CD key which is sufficient. Just registering online can be a hassle because of the complications on the website. Hope this helps
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Contact Fluenz and ask them. I think I got the number from Fluenz once the purchase was made and was up and running online even before the CDs arrived. In fact, I never installed the CDs on my computer; I prefer doing it online. I don't remember when I got the number but it did come directly from Fluenz: www.fluenz.com
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You can download it directly from their website using the Code/Key provided on the program's box that you purchase. Although I have a CD-rom on my laptop, the disk wouldn't load, so I had to download it from their website which proved successful.
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Use disks or just do the digital download. I believe both give you 30 days free, then you must use subscription to play.
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I think its just a one computer download, but either way it isn't worth it. The recording is sluggish, it slows down your computer, and is an overall bad software.
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You need to install it but no I do not use the cd. I play it without being on the internet. It puts a i con up and you go to it and it comes up for you to play.
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I honestly can't remember if it came with a disc or a software because I didn't use any. It worked right out of the box (I recommend formatting it first though). Do you need a software? If you do, you can probably download it from their website.
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It is best if you have it. Internet access will let you update the program. I believe you can run the program without doing this. Also, if you buy it and get the free state offer it is by download only. You have to pay if you want your state shipped by disc to you. You don't need it to submit your taxes, you can still print them out and send them in.
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I bought a disk for my PC, so yes. Otherwise, you can buy the online version.
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The download is now but the cd you got to wait in the mail (unless you buy it in a store). If your concern is "I want the pass key" that's printed on the box i am pretty sure they will email that to you, so you have it either way.
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Since it is a plug and play device I never had need for cd. But really put in a quick Google search and it will pop up for you
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Did you buy a physical "DVD" game or did you by a download game? I have the physical DVD game and I do not need to use the disc (after initial installation) to play the game. I purchased it this way intentionally because some of the online downloaded games have to be run through an online server like Steam and there fore can only be played while you are on line (WIFI connected) and I use my laptop while traveling and seldom have a WIFI connection. Since you don't have an internal DVD player your options would be to buy an external USB player (they can be very inexpensive, from 19.99 up) to download a physical DVD of the game or buy an on line downloadable version.
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Once the game is installed, you play from the internet. You'll get weekly updates that download when you log in. There is no need to have the CD in the computer. Just be connected to the internet.
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The link above does not work for me. It redirects to the main hootoo page. Is there some trick to download these CD files?
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I typically purchase the disc version over the download version for this very reason. I install it, and then pass it on to my brother and sister who who it for both of their families. Since it has 5 federal e-files included, we all e-file at no cost (and still have 2 e-files remaining that go unused). When you pass on the disc you will need to also provide them the Key Code that came in the box as this is what is used to determine how many e-files you have lest. We have been doing this for the past 3 or 4 years.