This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Thanks, I'll call DeLorme Monday and see if or when they will be coming out with a newer version. I don't really need it, just thought it would be fun to have one. Thanks again, Bob..
Phil, You didnt give me your address. Is it Georgetown Rd, Boxford, MA 01921? Please provide complete info. Lou
Marcus, yes, in Germany they do have the 15 volume (6000 pages) Bertelsmann Encylopedia on CD-ROM, but do You know for what price they sell it? Halte Dich fest: 2,800 Geman Marks! If one compares that with the American 21 volume Groliers, which I bought for somewhat 200,- or so…
Jerry, thanks for the note – are you connected with Xiphias then? dw
According to my Visa bill I bought the Hyperglot Berlitz Italian CD-ROM from PCZone. It WAS NOT in their catalog. I called them up because they had the cheapest upgrade to DOS6 and while I was talking to them I ask about the CD. I had seen it elsewhere for…
Jason, I think it has not to be a multimedia-encyclopaedia. Just take the text and pictures, the effort on doing this would be so much. You can reserve the sound and videoclip stuff for version 2 or 3, then you will have better quality than MS Video or Intel have…
The version of Street Atlas that required a floppy disk patch should be sold out by now. The problem was when a lot of fonts were installed. The Price Club should have the current version. I prefer Map Expert, but it is a lot more money. I was told to…
Thanks for the information, I appreciate it. Ron
>I asked someone there and got the answer: People don't want it. [Encyclopedia Britannica on CD-ROM] >In 1886 (I think) Carl Benz invented the first automobile. Noone wanted it. And back when silent films were the thing, one of the movie studio greats, Warner or Goldwyn perhaps, said "Who the…
No ! Only the index to the Brittanica is available on CDROM.
WErner, Thanks for the reply. Kant sounds interesting but as you say, pricey. I can't image crowds breaking down the doors for that CD. Maybe one should try introducing a little healthy competition? To answer your question about my interest in German literature: In a previous life I studied a…
look in ziffnet for a product called SOS Support On Site.
Lou, would you send me info on the new phonedisc set? Isa it true you're here in Mass.? Phil
Ron, do You know the "Multimedia Encyclopedia" by The Software Toolworks? I have bought it here in Germany for somewhat around 150 or 200 German Marks. The cover says: "The definitive 21 volume encycl…." "…1992 Edition which boasts more than 33,000 articles including 7,000 new or updated articles. More than…
Library o.t.Futur,Price?
Message #52843
I want to purchase the CD-ROM "Library of the future", 2nd edition. But here in Germany it's difficult to compare prices in the US. Could anybody give me some indication how much I should pay? And where? Any answers are welcome! WErner, Germany
LOU, FIRST OF ALL EXCUSE THE CAPITALS, MY WORKSTATION HERE HAS A STUCK CAP LOCK KEY. I AM VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR PRODUCT. COULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME INFO AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: JAMES SKRIPCHUK 1003 KIAMENSI RD WILMINGTON, DE 19804 IF YOU NEED ANY OTHER INFO, I SEE YOU…
Larry, in that time I did'n ask for the price because I wasn't interested in it. I will look it up if I find the phone/fax-No. somewhere in my office. I will send you a message, if you want. Please leave a private EMail as reminder. Marcus
Phonedisc has vastly better data, search software, technical support, a BBS to retrieve the latest software, and we store much more information per disc than theirs. Our PhoneDisc Reverse product allows fully-indexed searching. A windows version is scheduled for the near future.
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Robert, German literature on CD-ROM? I am afraid no. Not yet at least. I know only one interesting thing: "Kant's gesammelte Schriften" Vol.1-9. But the drawback is the price: 748,- German Marks (about $440,-). German made CD-ROMs tend to be pretty expensive… I think the market is not discovered yet…
Rich, Once again, compuserve provides what no one else can. I couldn't even get this information by calling the USGS information center in VA. I have a feeling that you have given me the information that I need. My sincere thanks. Laef
CDROM Help Desk Support
Message #52805
Is there anything out there on CDROM that would support an expert database for PC, DOS, Windows, and Netware questions? This would be used by our Help Desk personnel to support phone in questions for users in the field. If not there surely would seem to be a significant market…
Any idea how much the index costs? That's not a bad idea…combining a searchable, cross-referenced index with the printed volumes. Best of both worlds, really.
Marcus, Jerry McFaul's email address is: jmcfaul@isdres.isd.usgs.gov Kathy Cochrane [GO ONEOFF]
Michael, try the GAMERS forum. They have Libraries with hints, and I have seen many solutions posted for problems. I do not have the 7th guest, but one day I will…. Have fun.
Lou, I'm interested in your product also. Being a 93 ProPhone user, I had some questions. How many discs does your set include. What is your suggested retail price. Any discounts for CIS users? . Always a good test, can you tell me the last four digits of my phone…
The only thing of the Encyclopaedia Brittanica you can get on CD-ROM are two discs with the index, but not the EB itself. I asked someone there and got the answer: People don't want it. In 1886 (I think) Carl Benz invented the first automobile. Noone wanted it. Regards, Marcus
Encyclopedias
Message #52786
I am interested in any review or personal opionioins concerning various emcluclopedia disk. Also I am interested in their comparion to other types of encyclopedia, like Britianica,, Americana, World, etc. Thanks Ron
Don't know about the Price Club version of Street Atlas USA, but ED 1.0 appears just ahead of my serial number, and it says "with XMAP System Software" under the title. Cliff Cullum [75136,2414]
Werner, Since you are in Germany, maybe you can answer a question I have had for some time: Are there any CD ROM catalogues of German language titles? I am looking for the real stuff: collected works, preferable 19th c. editions of the classics which possibly no longer carry expensive…
Gene: No, EB is not. Until recently, they owned Compton's NewMedia (purchased last week by the Tribune Co.), their lower-end entry in the field. Expect it will be some time before Britannica is on CDROM, for various reasons relating to marketing, tradition, etc. Best – Rich
Marcus: Jerry will be reachable by e-mail in a couple of weeks when the SIGCAT section becomes active. Until that time, not that I know of. The maps are both US and worldwide (several collections). A good source is the "SIGCAT CD-ROM Compendium" US Superintendent of Documents Stock No. 021-000-00153-8,…
#Encyclopedia Britannica
Message #52763
By any chance is the Encyclopedia Britannica available on CD-ROM?
#The 7th Guest
Message #52760
Does anybody have the CD-ROM game "The 7th Guest"? I need help on the cans puzzle in the kitchen. Please reply back through my private e-mail. Thanks.
Rich, thanks. I'll try to find the things in the library and hope I'll manage, since I'm not familiar how to look there. WErner
Do you know if the Street Atlas USA sold at the Price Club is the latest version? The CDRom is marked ED 1.0 with XMap, I heard they came out with a version that did not work very well and needed to be modified to work properly. Thanks
Lou, How does your new version compare to the ProPhone 93 Winter version? On searching, must you supply a name? or can you use just a street address? or a telephone number? Do you have a Windows Search engine? If so, do you support DDE or some method to receive…
Languages
Message #52722
Michelle, Please clarify–you have CD-ROM tutorials (in English) for a variety of languages including Spanish. Would you be aware of a Sony product, "Talk and Think Spanish" and if so can you offer an appraisal?
Is Jerry McFaul USGS reachable via EMail? Are those maps US or the whole world? Regards, Marcus
Chinese Language course?
Message #52693
Cheryl, Thanks, I'll give them a call and see if they can send me any information. I've gotten several (dozen?!) CD ROM catalogues and haven't seen these listed. Must not be the most popular ones going. If you do run across a mail order catalogue that has these I'd appreciate…
Chinese Language course?
Message #52692
Ric, Thanks for the message. I used to work at ACER here in the states so I might be able to get some information from some of my old contacts there. Thanks again! Regards, Bill
CDROM Hiway Guide?
Message #52688
Is there, on Mac CDROM, a complete highway and roadway guide to the USA? There are several versions on floppies for running of hard disk, but they aren't complete. I'm looking for something by which I could plan a trip and know the roads are where they say they are.…
Steve, I have 7th guest and am having problems running it also. What file CIS are you referring to? Is that t7g241 from Virgin Games BBS?
#New PhoneDisc Release
Message #52683
The Summer 93 edition of PhoneDisc products are now shipping. Phonedisc USA Residential now contains over 50% more households than all prior versions. At over 80 million residential listings, it is the largest and most up-to-date CD-based telephone directory ever released. Phonedisc USA Residential is searchable by name only, and…
Laef: There are gazillions (to use the technical phrase) of maps on CDROM, inlcuding quite a pile from the US gov't. Try calling Jerry McFaul at USGS for a tip on a list that might be available, 703/648-7126. Best – Rich
#maps and cd-rom
Message #52680
Rich, Thought you might know… Are there topographical maps of the us available on cd-rom? I have heard that the defense mapping agency or the usgs has produced these maps, but I can't seem to get my hands on any of them. Please let me know if you can point…
Werner: Have you heard about "Library of the Future"? They publish several discs with a variety of titles included (and there are a couple of press release files in either Libr #2 or #10. I've also noticed that a number of shareware discs also incorporate versions of popular out-of-print books.…
Michelle, I am also interested to know whether my European customers may be interested in your disks. Lance.
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