Article 14327 (7 more) in alt.cd-rom:
From: guy@modru.network.com (Guy D'Andrea)
Subject: The Bible Library CDROM - So much there, so hard to use!
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Organization: Network Systems Corporation
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 93 13:00:33 GMT
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I purchased the Bible Library CDROM a few weeks ago and although is has some-
thing like 9 Bible version, many references and a couple of Study Bibles, the
CD has a very poor interface to read it.  Nothing is in ASCII form, everything
is packed, although only about 1/2 the CD's total space is used.  It does not
have any mouse support and the menus to move around within the program are all
hidden so you have to keep refering to a "cheet-sheet" to know how to move
around.  There is a way to get the "text" out by using it's own way of "clipping"
the text out to and ASCII file on your hard disk.  And lastly I did not like
the lack of ability to page forward or backward from a point of search.  You
can search and find a verse about "angels", but you can not look at the next or
previous verse!  Strange.

On the plus side, you can do quite in depth searches and even go back to the
Greek and Hebrew versions.  I bought this CD because it seemed to have the 
most versions on one CD while other "Bible CD's" seem to focus on one or two.
On this I am pleased with.  I just don't like the interface to get to the
info.  I am thinking of Phoning the company and ask them a few questions.

Oh, one last thing.  They make sure you know that all the text is copywrited.
Really?  I did not know you could copywrite the Bible?  The doc says that you
may not print over 1,000 verses without the O.k. from the company.

Anyhow for the $30 I paid I felt it was still worth it.  Having access to that
much info (although not easily) on one CD is great to have.

-Guy


guy@nsco.network.com, Guy Dandrea, Network Systems Corp., Mpls. MN 55428, USA
                       1-800-328-9108  Fax:(612)424-1736