Existing users, 
World Book 2006/2007
multimedia encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas
Version: update
Why ?
Feedback Type: Commentary
Contributed by: Ancient_Boii_Tribe Monday, February 12 2007 @ 06:45 AM PST
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Over One Year
Recommend Product: NO
I had a copy of this on my computer and used AppZapper to get rid of it. I don't see the point in encyclopedias anymore with having FREE google and a internet connection. It's all the info you ever wanted to know and a lot you never knew about, and it's always up to date.
Comments
Why ? - macdad614
The point to having access to an encyclopedia is that it is much more likely that the FACTS have been checked and verified that are printed in the documents. It saves the user from having to search through trivial references to the supposed subject that may/often have little relation to the subject being researched. One of the most difficult tasks for students to understand is which links to pursue when researching a topic.Monday, February 12 2007 @ 07:32 AM PST
Why ? - macdad614
The point to having access to an encyclopedia is that it is much more likely that the FACTS have been checked and verified that are printed in the documents. It saves the user from having to search through trivial references to the supposed subject that may/often have little relation to the subject being researched. One of the most difficult tasks for students to understand is which links to pursue when researching a topic.Monday, February 12 2007 @ 07:41 AM PST
Why ? - macdad614
The point to having access to an encyclopedia is that it is much more likely that the FACTS have been checked and verified that are printed in the documents. It saves the user from having to search through trivial references to the supposed subject that may/often have little relation to the subject being researched. One of the most difficult tasks for students to understand is which links to pursue when researching a topic.Monday, February 12 2007 @ 07:46 AM PST
Why ? - omytisis
Because some of us can't always get to the internet when we need to look something up. If I'm working on a deadline and I'm en route somewhere or if I'm using my satellite DSL and the weather is bad, I can't get to Google. I would have killed for this two days ago when I needed information I couldn't look up.Saturday, May 19 2007 @ 08:15 AM PDT
Because it is a local resource. - Lickableunix
It provides a good old fashoned local resource, and in a uniquely WorldBook fashon: a condensed article (blurb-like) and is always available on my local hard drive, even if my computer is not connected to wifi or other www access. ('Like, wow, i'm in New Orleans and wi-fi is not everywhere, man; dig?. Peace.)Friday, October 26 2007 @ 09:01 PM PDT
Why ? - macdad614
The point to having access to an encyclopedia is that it is much more likely that the FACTS have been checked and verified that are printed in the documents. It saves the user from having to search through trivial references to the supposed subject that may/often have little relation to the subject being researched. One of the most difficult tasks for students to understand is which links to pursue when researching a topic.Reply to This
Monday, February 12 2007 @ 07:31 AM PST