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#CD-Rom Encyclopedias?

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#38484From: Turner WilsonJan 29, 1993 12:39 PM
I've just received a 3401 PortaDrive CD-Rom w/ bundle and I did not receive the encyclopedia I was expecting in that package. Instead of the Groliers Encyclopedia, I was shipped the Software Toolworks Multimedia Encyclopedia version 4.0. My question is, which is better and why? Comments, please, and thanks in advance, Turner Wilson
#38493From: Jim ClementsJan 29, 1993 2:18 PM
Re: "Which is better Grolier's or Software Toolworks Encyclopedia?" Depends on whether you think a zebra is black with white stripes, or white with black stripes, Turner. They are the same thing, really. Grolier and Software Toolworks have a business "alliance." Grolier does the encyclopedia, Software Toolworks does the world marketing, including OEM versions under their own and other labels. As I recall you should see the Grolier name somewhere in the credits. So relax, enjoy your encyclopedia. It is a good one — although I can't recall if it says what color a zebra is <G!>.
#38503From: Turner WilsonJan 29, 1993 5:34 PM
<<So relax, enjoy your encyclopedia. It is a good one — although I can't recall if it says what color a zebra is <G!>.>> Thanxs for clearing up the disk issue for me. I think I will leave the issue of *what color a zebra is* to Olivia De Beradinis 😉 TW