Hello,


> There is a new version of Biblioscape on the way -- but it seems to be taken
> longer than anticipated.

You may also want to check BiblioExpress that can be run from an USB
drive. Biblioscape version 7 alpha has just been released. I used to
work with version 5 but for some reason could not introduce it to my
workflow.

> Scholar's Aid, from my experience and what I have heard, can be buggy.

Unfortunatelly, that's right. Even worse news: there is in fact no
support, and it looks like the development has been stopped.

> IdeaMason appears to be a program that has kicked biblio software up a
> couple of notches. Recently version 3 came out -- and so far it looks very
> good. Version 2 was given good reviews by people I know who are very
> particular about their software.

> Check it out -- there is a free trial period: http://www.ideamason.com/

I've just downloaded it, but my first impression is no good: it does not
remember the size/position/layout of its many windows and
I have to change them every time I launch the program. Very annoying...

What I would suggest you is to try the following (I have all of them
on my 'waiting list'):

Scribe (free, several enthusiastic voices on its mailing list but many
questions/troubles as well, good support);
Zotero (free plug in to Firefox 2, works fine with Amazon and plenty
of on-line libraries, integrates with Word, you can add notes, links,
make tags - seems to be very attractive, indeed);
Bibliographix (40 Euro, handles both references and notes - 'ideas',
have found it only recently).

If you try some of them, I would be happy to know your opinion, too.

Hope it helps,

Wojciech/S


> Daly

> On 1/20/07, alternative.1976 <alternative.1976@...> wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am interested in finding a reliable program like Biblioscape to help
>> in writing my dissertation. There are a few programs out there
>> besides Biblioscape, such as Scholar's Aid, and I am trying to get
>> feedback from those who have used either program. In particular, how
>> stable is Biblioscape (I have heard mixed reviews) and user friendly
>> is it? Any other details would be helpful.
>>
>> T
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