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The Great Explorers

October 19, 2015, 12:42 am
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application/x-stuffit iconThe_Great_Explorers.iso_.sit

Follow in the footsteps of three of history's most acclaimed travellers Columbus, Magellan and Cortes, as they seek their destinies in the New World. (from the back cover)

This is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image, compressed with StuffIt 5.5

Although this is a 1998 release, the files on-disc are unchanged since 1995 (archive.org)

Compatibility: 

68030 processor
SSW 7.1
4 MB RAM (8 MB recommended)
13 inch colour monitor or larger
256 colours

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1998
Publisher: 
SoftKey
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
App's manual: 
application/pdf icongreat_explorers_manual.pdf
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KeyInto Dictionary 1

September 8, 2015, 1:13 am
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application/x-stuffit iconKeyInto_Dictionary_SFGI_1.8.7.sit

KeyInto Dictionary 1 is a bilingual dictionary between English and a target language.

The download is KeyInto Dictionary S/F/G/I 1.8.7 (Dictionaries for American English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portugese included).

Compatibility: 

Macintosh or Power Macintosh

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1995
Publisher: 
Exceller Software Corporation
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
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Welt der Wunder 4 + 5

November 9, 2015, 9:32 pm
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Application file: 
application/zip iconWdW45_4.iso_.zip
application/zip iconWdW45_5.iso_.zip

"Welt der Wunder" ("World of wonders") is a scientific CD ROM series for every interested Viewer.

Previously available separately, this is a collection of "Welt der Wunder" issues 4 and 5 in one package.

These are the 4th and the 5th CD ROMs based on the German TV series of the same name.
CD-ROM #4 covers these themes:

  • Secrets of the deep sea
  • Meteorites
  • Forces of nature
  • World of senses

CD-ROM #5 covers these themes:

  • Black holes
  • Mobile technologies ("Mobiltech")
  • Bionics
Compatibility: 

These are hybrid CD ROMs for PC & Mac.

System requirements Mac:

  • PowerPC
  • MAC OS 7.1 to 9.2.2

System requirements PC:

  • Pentium II with 200 MHz
  • Windows 95/98

Common requirements:

  • 16 MB RAM
  • 16-bit graphics card with 800 x 600 pixels
  • 4x CD-ROM drive
Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
2000
Publisher: 
Rondomedia
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Emulation: 
SheepShaver (PPC)
Architecture: 
PPC
App's manual: 
application/pdf iconWdW45.pdf

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Battles of the World: The Interactive History of War

November 14, 2015, 5:18 pm
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Application file: 
application/x-stuffit iconBattles_of_the_World.iso_.sit

This is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image, compressed with StuffIt 5.5

Compatibility: 

68040 or PPC
SSW 7.1
12 MB RAM
13 inch monitor, 256 colours or better

Froze on my PPC with MacOS 9.2.2, but ran OK on 68040 and SSW 7.5

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
SuperStudio
Year released: 
1996
Publisher: 
SoftKey
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
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The 1997 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia

November 26, 2015, 1:10 pm
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The 1997 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia

The 1997 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
CD Download
(463MB compressed Hybrid CD)
Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Grolier
Year released: 
1997
Publisher: 
Grolier
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Nobel Lectures: Physics 1901-1995

December 2, 2015, 12:04 am
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application/x-stuffit iconphysics-cd.toast_.sit

This CD contains pdfs of the lectures by Nobel Prize recipients in Physics between 1901-1995. There is some sort of a front end for navigation but I could not get it to work.

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1999
Publisher: 
World Scientific
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The Great Golf CD: Legends, Links & Lore

December 9, 2015, 1:16 am
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application/x-stuffit iconThe_Great_Golf_CD.iso_.sit

This is the golfers best friend. This interactive CD is full of important dates, facts, figures, historical data and hundreds of those ever important golf stories. (From the CD insert)

This is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image.

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1994
Publisher: 
Eden Interactive
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
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The Crow: The Complete Interactive Collection

January 8, 2016, 7:13 pm
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Application file: 
application/x-stuffit iconThe_Crow_CD-ROM.toast_.sit

This CD-ROM collection is about the original movie and sequel and contains an enhanced CD single based on the comic book series by James O'Barr and the films The Crow and The Crow: City of Angels. The disc features behind-the-scenes footage and clips from both Crow films, interviews with cast and crew members, previously unreleased film footage including the unreleased "Skull Cowboy" from the first Crow film, and both film trailers.

Compatibility: 

68040 or PPC
SSW 7.0.1 at least
5 MB free RAM
3 MB hard drive space
Thousands of colours (will run on 256)

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Content Inc.
Year released: 
1996
Publisher: 
Graphix Zone
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
PPC

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European Monarchs

January 16, 2016, 9:41 pm
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Application file: 
application/x-stuffit iconEuropean_Monarchs.iso_.sit

A historical reference CD-ROM about the kings and queens of Europe. It uses the TextWare 3.0 text retrieval engine.

This is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image.

Compatibility: 

colour or grayscale

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1992
Publisher: 
Quanta Press
System: 
System 6.x
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
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TIME Magazine Almanac 1996

January 18, 2016, 6:02 pm
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A multimedia journey through seven decades of time. More than 22,000 essential TIME Magazine articles of the 20th century, dated back to 1923. Over 80 live-action video clips from TIME's archives. 300 all-inclusive weekly issues dated forward to June 1995. Hundreds of photographs, full-color maps, and profiles. Over 400 tables and charts from the U.S. Statistical Abstract. Powerful full-text search feature finds information fast.

TIME Magazine Almanac 1996
Compatibility: 

Accelerated for Power Macintosh

Category: 
Reference
Publisher: 
SoftKey
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Emulation: 
SheepShaver (PPC)
Basilisk II (68k)
Architecture: 
68k
PPC

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Makers of the 20th Century

January 21, 2016, 1:38 am
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Application file: 
application/x-stuffit iconMakers_of_the_20th_Century.toast_.sit

The Makers of the 20th Century is an award winning reference CD-ROM, a database of archived information about the 200 most influential people of the 20th century. (From this account of the CD-ROM.)

This is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image.

Compatibility: 

256 colours

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Zapa Digital Arts
Year released: 
1996
Publisher: 
News Multimedia
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
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MacFormat 1996 Cover CDs

January 28, 2016, 7:38 pm
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application/x-stuffit iconMacFormat_33_Jan96.toast_.sit

MacFormat, the UK's leading magazine for Macintosh, cover CD's for the year 1996

starting with the January issue.

Category: 
Reference
Software Compilations
Author: 
MacFormat
Year released: 
1996
Publisher: 
Future Publishing
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Bernard of Hollywood's Marilyn

February 14, 2016, 10:29 am
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application/zip iconCorelMarilyn.iso_.zip

Based on the internationally acclaimed book, Bernard of Hollywood's Marilyn, this multimedia title profiles renowned photographer Bruno Bernard's extensive portfolio of Marilyn Monroe. Bernard has been called the "discoverer of Marilyn Monroe". He was one of the first photographers to work with the legendary movie star and this multimedia title recounts their relationship, from their first meeting in 1946 to her death in 1962.

Compatibility: 

This is a hybrid CD-ROM for PC & Mac.

System requirements Mac:

  • 68030 processor type
  • Mac OS 7

System requirements PC:

  • 80386
  • DOS 5/Windows 3.1
  • Sound Blaster or compatible sound card

Common requirements:

  • 8 MB RAM
  • 2x CD-ROM drive
  • 640 x 480 pixels with 256 colors
Category: 
Screen Savers
Reference
Year released: 
1995
Publisher: 
Corel Corp.
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Emulation: 
SheepShaver (PPC)
Basilisk II (68k)
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
App's manual: 
application/pdf iconCD Booklet
application/pdf iconPDF'ed version of the Readme files.

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The Elements of Style: Electronic Edition

February 18, 2016, 6:56 pm
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application/x-stuffit iconINFODESKTM_Disk_1.image_.sit

Strunk and White's classic English grammar, usage, and style guide in Apple Macintosh form. This was the first release in the Microlytics Infodesk Series, which also includes the Random House Desk Encyclopedia and Inside Information. MS-DOS versions were also released.

(1) Disk Copy 4.2 800K disk image, compressed with Stuffit 4.01

Compatibility: 

Mac Plus or better
System 6.0 or higher
227kb of disk space

Manual says it works with System 6 and 7. It did not work on my Performa 631CD with Mac OS 8.1. Clicking on the Infodesk desk accessory in the Apple Menu Folder gave a Type 10 Error Bomb and froze the computer.

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1990
Publisher: 
Microlytics
System: 
System 6.x
System 7.0 - 7.6
Architecture: 
68k
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Exploring Ancient Cities

February 20, 2016, 4:02 am
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application/x-stuffit iconExploring_Ancient_Cities.iso_.sit

Explore Crete, Petra, Pompeii, Teotihuacán

This is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image.

Compatibility: 

SSW 7
6 MB RAM
13 inch monitor
256 colours or better

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Scientific American
Year released: 
1995
Publisher: 
Sumeria Multimedia
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
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Mammals: A Multimedia Encyclopedia

February 20, 2016, 8:00 pm
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application/x-stuffit iconMammals.toast_.sit

Photos, maps, clips from documentaries and authentic vocalizations of mammals from around the world. (WorldCat)

This is version 2 and is a hybrid Mac/PC disc image. Version 1.0.x appeared in 1993 as separate Mac and PC discs. The Mac version 1.0.x was compatible with SSW 6.0.8 and a 68k processor.

Compatibility: 

68040 or PPC
SSW 7.0
8 MB RAM
13 inch monitor or larger
256 colours

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
National Geographic Society
Year released: 
1996
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
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Solar System Explorer

February 21, 2016, 12:27 am
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Application file: 
application/zip iconParsec_Ger.iso_.zip

1996 Maris Multimedia "Manned interplanetary travel is now a reality..." Features:

  1. Scientifically accurate interactive mission simulator
  2. Close-up views of planets as you orbit them
  3. 360 degrees panoramas of planet surfaces
  4. Planetology surveys featuring video and 3d animation
  5. Interactive de-briefings tell the history of space exploration
  6. Direct Internet connection to Maris's on-line space and astronomy resource.

Description source: Amazon.co.uk

Compatibility: 

This is a hybrid CD-ROM for PC & Mac.

System requirements Mac:

  • PowerPC

Even if the box says it requires PowerPC, it comes as Fat Binary to run on 68k-based Macintosh models as well.

System requirements PC:

  • Pentium, 75 MHz
  • Windows 95/98

Even if the box says it requirems Pentium, the Amazon.co.uk Buy link given above lists 80486 to be compatible as well.

Common requirements:

  • 16 MB RAM
  • 800 x 600 pixels with 16 bit color depth
  • 8x CD-ROM drive
  • QuickTime (included on CD)
Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Navigo
Year released: 
2000
Publisher: 
Maris Multimedia
United Soft Media
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Emulation: 
SheepShaver (PPC)
Basilisk II (68k)
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
App's manual: 
application/pdf iconGerman manual taken from the CD-ROM.
application/pdf iconCD Booklet as shipped with the German version

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Languages of the World

February 21, 2016, 11:32 pm
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application/x-stuffit iconLanguages_of_the_World_CD1.iso_.sit
application/x-stuffit iconLanguages_of_the_World_CD2.iso_.sit

Hear sound and see illustrations for the following languages:

(CD #1): Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English for Spanish Speakers, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish

(CD #2): Arabic, Bengali, Canadian French, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Irish, Latin, Norwegian, Polish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Yiddish, Zulu.

These are hybrid Mac/PC disc images

Compatibility: 

Mac OS 9 - OS X.
It may well work with earlier versions of Mac OS but I have not tested it.

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Transparent Language
Year released: 
2003
Publisher: 
Transparent Language
System: 
Mac OS 9
Mac OS X
Architecture: 
PPC
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World Population Atlasfile

February 27, 2016, 6:36 pm
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Application file: 
application/x-stuffit iconWorld_Population_Atlasfile.iso_.sit

Discover the diverse distribution of population throughout the world. Investigate the factors which influence population density and the problems associated with population growth. (From the product description)

A CD-ROM for Macintosh, Windows and Acorn computers.

Compatibility: 

SSW7
4 MB RAM
640 x 480 display
256 colours

Category: 
Reference
Year released: 
1996
Publisher: 
Anglia Multimedia
System: 
System 7.0 - 7.6
Mac OS 8 - 8.1
Mac OS 8.5 - 8.6
Mac OS 9
Architecture: 
68k
PPC
App's manual: 
application/pdf iconworld_population-manual.pdf
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Inside Information

March 1, 2016, 4:35 pm
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Application file: 
application/zip iconinside.zip

This is a reverse dictionary and brainstorming application designed by novelist and journalist Stephen Glazier. Inside Information was the flagship product of the Microlytics Infodesk Series, which also includes The Elements of Style and the Random House Desk Encyclopedia. MS-DOS versions were also released.

(5) Disk Copy 4.2 800K disk images, compressed with Stuffit 4.01

Compatibility: 

Mac Plus or better
System 6.0 or higher
Hard Drive required
3.5MB Hard Drive space

Note: The manual claims System 7 support, but this was tested in 7.5.5 and Mac OS 8.1 on real hardware and the systems froze. May be a 24bit addressing issue.

Category: 
Reference
Author: 
Stephen Glazier
Year released: 
1991
Publisher: 
Microlytics
System: 
System 6.x
System 7.0 - 7.6
Architecture: 
68k
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