CompuServe Thread

CD ROM lists

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#15132From: Tony LazcanoNov 29, 1991 12:30 AM
What is the best source for information on available CD ROM titles? I a especially interested in medical CD ROMs.
#15187From: Rob LewisNov 30, 1991 2:14 PM
To amplify your question a bit: Is there a magazine, newsletter, or similar publication available that does in-depth reviews of new CD-ROM releases? There is 1 Reply.
#15193From: Sanford L. TanenbaumNov 30, 1991 7:30 PM
To add to it…Is there anything that will let one know which catlogues of information are available. (like IC Master in Elecronics). Sandy There is 1 Reply.
#15199From: ZO'ConanNov 30, 1991 10:40 PM
To add yet another request. Is there a single source (list, Mag, file, stone tablet etc) that list discribes and gives sources for CD-ROMS. My interests are Medical Helth information Management, Computers. ANY Leads Would be helpfull. Thanks
#15264From: CHARLES INGRAMDec 3, 1991 1:28 AM
DEAR ZACK, I ASKED THE LIBRARIAN AT THE HOSPITAL WHERE I WORK TO DO A SEARCH ON CD ROM MATERIAL. SHE SUPPLIED ME WITH A PRINT OUT FROM ONLINE MAG. JULY, 1991 WHICH LISTED "CLINICAL INFORMATICS, INC." AS A SOURCE FOR LISTINGS ON MEDICAL CD-ROM PRODUCTS TO THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY. IT HAS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND HAD PUT OUT A REPORT ON CD-ROM TECHNOLOGY IN CLINICAL MEDICINE. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY WOULD MEET YOUR NEEDS BUT THEIR ADDRESS IS: CLINICAL INFORMATICS, INC. 11 NEWBURY STREET PROVIDENCE, RI 02904 401/421-3399 FAX 401/831-5464 I HAVE YET TO USE THEM SO I CAN'T COMMENT ON THE QUALITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS. HOPE THIS IS OF SOME HELP TO YOU.
#15201From: John Spragens Jr.Dec 1, 1991 7:19 AM
Have you seen the catalog from Bureau of Electronic Publishing 141 New Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 Tel: 201-808-2700 Fax: 201-808-2676 Orders: 800-828-4766 They don't have the lowest prices for the popular titles, but they have a wonderful, big catalog. Ask for their current CD-ROM Product Guide. There is 1 Reply.
#15202From: Sanford L. TanenbaumDec 1, 1991 7:54 AM
Yes and I even tried to get a catalog from them a few times in the last months. I finally got my drive from someone else. If I cant get a catalog or other response I dont think I want to try to buy from them. I faxed them, called their 800 number and left a message for one of their "reps" here on compuserve but response was minimal. I think the rep said he would forward info. Sandy
#15429From: Adrian Godfrey [D]Dec 7, 1991 6:07 PM
John, Their catalog may be good, but their shipping charges are over the top and there's a surcharge on using credit cards. Adrian
#15439From: John Spragens Jr.Dec 8, 1991 3:45 AM
I assume you're talking about Bureau of Electronic Publishing. I hadn't noticed their shipping charges or their credit card policy. I did notice that, on specific disks I've seen advertised elsewhere, their prices seem to be a good bit higher. But the question was about a listing of CD-ROM titles. So far, BEP's is the most extensive I've seen, and it includes fairly detailed descriptions.
#15221From: Jerry IsdaleDec 1, 1991 6:09 PM
There used to be a decent set of publications from DDRI, Inc of Falls Church VA. They published "CD-Rom EndUser" and a bunch of others including a listing of titles with blurb/review for many. My info is dated March 1990 and I failed to enter a subscription "free to qualified subscribers". It may still be published. Contact number: (703) 237-0682 Fax: (703) 532-5447 Order Only (800) 783-0682 – Jerry Isdale