Advantages: Excellent introductory reosurce to encourage research on the Internet
Disadvantages: Not comprehensive in itself

...Platform: Windows 3.x PC (minimum) Key Stages: 3 & 4 Supplier: Heinemann Tel: 01865 888080 This fully interactive CD-ROM offers a wealth of information on Christianity in an accessible and stimulating form for 11-16 year olds. Text is enlivened by apt use of sound, photos and graphics, and a selection of activities which support both RE requirements and National Curriculum targets for ICT are integral to the main sections. Full instructions for accessing the contents of the CD-ROM can be found by clicking on “Getting Started” and navigation between screens is easily managed by clicking amongst a group of ubiquitous symbols. From the main menu, selecting one of 5 major settings - the Bible, Jesus of Nazareth, Early Church, Christian Churches or Christian Life - leads to a sub-menu. From there, clicking on “... Read review

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Advantages: Realistic game play
Disadvantages: Can become too easy

...going and a complete manual is available on the CD from the start up menu on PDF. *****Installation: The game could not be easier to install. The AutoRun program takes you directly to the InstallShield to install onto your hard drive by following the on screen options. *****Technical Support: http://www.novalogic.co.uk email: novalogic@europesupport.com Tel: 08701254000 *****Summary: The game will definitely keep you amused for hours upon hours if it is your type of thing. The game can get almost too easy at times, but if you follow the campaigns through, the missions will get harder, but at the same time, you will be getting more experienced. Priced at around £8.99 its also good value. See my review for Delta Force 2 also by Novalogic for a similar game. *****System Requirements: Windows 95, 98, NT Minimum Pentium 233 MMX... Read review

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Advantages: Imaginative and easy to install
Disadvantages: None

...Platform: Windows and Apple Macintosh PCs Key Stages: Supplier: Two-Can Publishing Ltd Tel: 0171 684 4000 Fax: 01171 613 3371 Email: info@two-can.co.uk Price: INTERFACT REFERENCE ATLAS The Interfact Reference Atlas was designed by Two-Can Publishing Ltd to support National Curriculum and Scottish National Guidelines, and comprises a book and disk containing sixteen interactive maps, seven activities and a Picture Index. The book defines the purpose of an atlas, and explains how maps are constructed using symbolism to condense large quantities of information. A colourful world map is followed by a sequence of pictorial individual maps of parts of the world, each accompanied by a summary of climate, vegetation and terrain, type of economy and lifestyle. Fact Files and a Gazetteer supply information on specific... Read review

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Advantages: Ease of use and Functionality
Disadvantages: None

...Access 97 is a very good database package for any user that requires to create ad-hoc databases. It has wizards that allow you to easily start using access to create simple databases to store information (ie. Names, Addresses & Tel No's). Once you have built your databases there are a couple of ways to enter data, either directly using the Table or by creating a Form (this presents the data in a nicely layed out form). You can also link to data from other sources, for example using ODBC you can link to data from other databases. Also built into Access are report writing and query facilities that allows you to create reports based on selection criteria from the data that you have entered. This is a good product.... Read review

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Advantages: Ease of use and Functionality
Disadvantages: None

...Access 2000 is a very good database package for any user that requires to create ad-hoc databases. I used to use Access 97, but I have recently upgraded, I cannot really say that the upgrade was worth the cost. Access 2000 has basically exactly the same functionality as Access 97, there are a few extras and the user interface has been changed. It has wizards that allow you to easily start using access to create simple databases to store information (ie. Names, Addresses & Tel No's). Once you have built your databases there are a couple of ways to enter data, either directly using the Table or by creating a Form (this presents the data in a nicely layed out form). You can also link to data from other sources, for example using ODBC you can link to data from other databases. Also built into Access are report writing and query facilities... Read review

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Advantages: You save on a second telephone line and you don't miss calls while online.
Disadvantages: None

...://www.ctl-bolton.com Complementary Technologies Ltd Comtech House 28, Manchester Road West Houghton, Bolton, Lancashire, UK BL5 3QJ Tel 01942 851800 Fax 01942 851808 Email sales@ctl-bolton.com... Read review

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Advantages: in depth versatile product
Disadvantages: auto database is poor

...mergecells and wrap. eg format your cells as text so that anyone typing a tel number in that box doesnt lose the first "0" (01233467892 automatically is changed to 1233467892) eg format your cells to produce £ sign or $ etc The combinations in this section are limitless, this is just a start. Tables of information You can create a database in excel by simply writing a table straight on the sheet, this is followed by some commands which instruct excel that your table exists and that you wish to addto or modify it. That is a process I have used to good effect. Excel does have an internal automatic database within it allowing you to create an active list or table, but this method is limited in size so don't be tempted unless your table is small. The developers true option is linking to other software. With a little patience you can master... Read review

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Advantages: Free, Easy to use
Disadvantages: Limited backgrounds

..., buttons and fonts. Again it is only a freebie intended to entice you into buying the full products. I am no professional user but, I find this product to be a worthwhile addition to my software collection and considering it cost nothing, it is great. Extra Info: Website: www.sonic.com Email: info@europe.sonic.com Address: European Headquarters 22 Warwick Street London W1B 5NF Tel: 020 7437 1100 Fax: 020 7437 1151 General Info: email: info@sonic.com Website Enquiries: webmaster@sonic.com * * * * * Update * * * * * Unfortunately this software is not available to download online. Thanks to Dashmoo for that question * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *... Read review

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Advantages: Award Winning, Thorough & Fast
Disadvantages: No outgoing e-mail scan

...think this is an excellent antivirus program, small, quiet and fast. Suits me! DETAILS www.eset.uk.com NOD32 UK 242 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RP Tel: 01202 548888 (also for technical help) Fax: 01202 546461 SALES ONLY:- Mon. - Fri. 8.30 - 5.30 0800 1380802 sales@nod32uk.com CC Shoppingpuss 2nd June 2004 DECEMBER 2005 UPDATE! - Nod32 is now available as a boxed product with 64bit support (64bit support update also available as a download for existing customers). Contact above for details.... Read review

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