Encarta like app.?

[gangst]

Hi,

Affter constantly searching the internet for obscure historical event sand similar things, it reminded me of when I used to use encarta about 9 years ago. Are then any apps for the Mac which are as in depth and thorough as MS Encarta?

Thanks

 

[mkrishnan]

I really think Encarta is great, and I'd like to hear responses, but since you said searching the net.... are you aware of Wikipedia? (http://www.wikipedia.org) It has been growing by leaps and bounds, and frequently has a really good level of detail.

 

[gangst]

yea, i use wikipedia all the time, i really wanted an encarta like app, so when I'm on the move I don't always have internet access.

 

[Peterkro]

Britannica? I believe I have it somewhere but I don't see the Dvd version on their website.
Yes its 2005 the ultimate reference source,so you must be able to buy it somewhere,I don't remember where I got it.

 

[Applespider]

There's World Book - given away free with new iMacs and iBooks. It's somewhat similar.

 

[mkrishnan]

Britannica? I believe I have it somewhere but I don't see the Dvd version on their website.
Yes its 2005 the ultimate reference source,so you must be able to buy it somewhere,I don't remember where I got it.

Amazon has it -- can't vouch for it, personally, but the last time I used it, it seemed very nice. Link. It comes on a multi-platform disc (mac/win).

 

[gangst]

thanks for the advice i'll try britannica, I remeber trying World Book on my friends iMac and thiniking it was a pretty poor effort.