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Singer, Linda A. – MultiMedia Schools, 1997
Provides extensive reviews of two CD-ROM titles related to Native Americans: (1) Microsoft's "500 Nations: Stories of the North American Indian Experience" and (2) "The American Indian: A Multimedia Encyclopedia: by Facts on File." Evaluation criteria include content; authority; search engine; audience appropriateness; price;…
Descriptors: American Indians, Audience Awareness, Computer Selection, Computer Software Reviews
Myslewski, Rik; Garcia, Nathan – NewMedia, 1998
Reviews and compares the following nine laptop computers, focusing on their capabilities for multimedia presentations: Apple Macintosh PowerBook G3, Chem USA ChemBook 9780, Compaq Armada 7792DMT, Dell Inspiron 3000 mZ66xT, Hewlett-Packard OmniBook 3000CTX, IBM ThinkPad 770, Micro Express NP8233MMX, NEC Versa 6260, and Panasonic CF-63. Evaluation…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Selection, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
Burg, Barbara; Kautzman, Amy M. – Searcher, 1998
Discusses questions to consider and features to look for in selecting a CD-ROM encyclopedia. Reviews Encyclopaedia Britannica CD 98 Multimedia Edition, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1998, Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia, and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 1998. Contact information, price, and system requirements are listed. (JAK)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Electronic Publishing, Encyclopedias
Clancy, Steve; And Others – Online, 1990
These three articles discuss communications software that is designed for use in online searching on a personal computer. Highlights include criteria for choosing software; a review of general purpose communications software packages and their suitability for online searching; software for end users; future possibilities; and five experts' top…
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Software Selection, Evaluation Criteria, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedCaro, Denis H. J. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1992
Provides a methodology for selection of an expert support system (ESS) in an emergency management training environment. A decision matrix construct for selection of an ESS for casualty disposition training at Emergency Preparedness Canada is presented, and four system options of simulation models that deal with emergency management are described.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedDoering, David – CD-ROM Professional, 1996
Discusses issues to consider in selecting a CD-ROM network solution, including throughput (speed of data delivery), security, access, servers, key features, training, jukebox support, documentation, and licenses. Reviews software products offered by Novell, Around Technology, Micro Design, Smart Storage, Microtest, Meridian, CD-Connection,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
