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Mac Elite
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Madison, WI
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I'm looking for a good multimedia encyclopedia (preferably DVD, but multiple CDs okay). From a quick look on eBay, there are varying degrees of Mac compatibility for some of the features. So I'd like opinions from people that are using them. Thanks.
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There's a $20.00 mail-in rebate that has to be POSTMARKED by 9-30-03. Brings the price to $49.95.
NEW! Britannica 2004 Ultimate Reference Suite
Includes all kinds of reference material.
DVD $69.95
CD-ROM $69.95
Format:
_One Source Delivers it All
With more than 100,000 articles, the Ultimate Reference Suite has more content than any other reference software!
http://store.britannica.com/escalate...HOPPINGH04URS1
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Mac Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2002
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I wonder if the 2004 GUI for Britannica has been improved. That has really been the only thing holding it back, it has a very clunky interface.
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Dual 1 ghz MDD with 80 gig and 1.25 DDR
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14' 800 mhz iBook 30 gig and 256 SDRAM
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: los angeles, ca
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Originally posted by businezguy:
I wonder if the 2004 GUI for Britannica has been improved. That has really been the only thing holding it back, it has a very clunky interface.
I completely agree. The interface needs much improving both in appearance and usability. In my experience, however, Britannica is the most comprehensive encyclopedia. Supposedly the new 2004 edition has an updated interface, but I haven't seen proof of this yet. So you know, the application runs in a java environment. The speed is acceptable on my machine.
I just sent in my suggestion for improving the interface to Britannica at the following link http://forms01.britannica.com/help/techsupportform.html
matthew
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Senior User
Join Date: Oct 1999
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brittanica 2003 is terrible. if anything, 2004 is probably slightly less terrible.
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Addicted to MacNN
Join Date: Jun 1999
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Britannica 2004 won't install on my Panther machine. The installer launches, then quits. Any ideas?
Chris
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Forum Regular
Join Date: Jul 2000
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Britannica 2004 Standard Edition is an improvement over my 2003 Deluxe Edition. The interface is improved and much quicker. I was surprised with the enhancement. I received the 2004 Standard Edition with my TurboTax Home & Business Edition order. Nice bonus. I can honestly say Britannica's current product is worthwhile. Not the best Mac program, but worthy of buying if you need an encyclopaedia.
matthew
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Dual G5 2.3 GHz Powermac, 2.5 GB ram, GeForce 6600, Belkin 4 port USB hub,, SyncMaster 21" LCD, iMic.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Canada
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There's also World Book. It's available on the Apple Store.
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