Star Trek: Omnipedia
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Windows
Paramount
1995
CD
$8.49
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Based on the best selling Pocket Books publications The Star Trek Encyclopedia by Debbie Mirek, Michael Okuda and Denise Okuda and Star Trek Chronology, also by the Okudas, Star Trek Omnipedia is a voice-activated reference guide to the Star Trek universe. There are nearly 6,000 entries of hyper-linked information including a history of the future, a list of actors and roles, ship diagrams, 100 video and audio clips, 2,000 color photos and pictures of various uniforms.
The Omnipedia is designed to look and sound like a 24th century Interactive Technical Manual. The screen has an upper (index) and lower (information) window with material organized for access via Encyclopedia, Episode, Chronology, Resources, Topics and Search modes. The interface can work with speech recognition, which completes the Federation computer simulation by adding audio responsiveness to Majel Barret's voice-overs.
Encyclopedia mode is essentially a digitized version of the published Star Trek Encyclopedia where Trekkies can find thousands of entries sorted alphabetically on a wide array of Star Trek trivia. While lesser subjects contain only a sentence or two, weightier topics, such as prominent crewmembers, show several pages of detailed information. Pictures accompany many of the entries, which are also cross-referenced with hyperlinks.
An alphabetically sorted database of the entire list of Star Trek movies and television episodes is provided in Episode mode. Each entry includes a brief plot summary along with other useful information such as production numbers and writer credits. Like the encyclopedia entries, all entries are extensively cross-referenced and some are linked to multimedia clips. The Omnipedia covers the original series, the first six movies, most of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the first season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Chronology mode is an electronic version of the Star Trek Chronology and contains a database of notable events in the Star Trek universe ranging from fifteen billion years in the past to the 123rd century. The Okudas weave events, both real and conjectured, into the Star Trek universe in chronological order with all information referenced by episode title. The unique multimedia bonuses referenced in the first three modes are indexed in the Resources section and include tables of ships, actors, locations and foodstuffs along with special pictures of deck charts, equipment, symbols and interactive displays on warp speeds and bearings.
Topics is a collection of five multimedia narratives on James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, the starships Enterprise, a history in the Star Trek universe and the production history of the series. Each narration is several minutes long and is presented in a 3x3 grid of still frame pictures and video clips and, as an added bonus, Mark Lenard is the narrator in each segment. The Omnipedia search engine allows you to locate specific and related entries based on keywords and a useful predefined search returns a list of all the video clips.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
The Omnipedia is designed to look and sound like a 24th century Interactive Technical Manual. The screen has an upper (index) and lower (information) window with material organized for access via Encyclopedia, Episode, Chronology, Resources, Topics and Search modes. The interface can work with speech recognition, which completes the Federation computer simulation by adding audio responsiveness to Majel Barret's voice-overs.
Encyclopedia mode is essentially a digitized version of the published Star Trek Encyclopedia where Trekkies can find thousands of entries sorted alphabetically on a wide array of Star Trek trivia. While lesser subjects contain only a sentence or two, weightier topics, such as prominent crewmembers, show several pages of detailed information. Pictures accompany many of the entries, which are also cross-referenced with hyperlinks.
An alphabetically sorted database of the entire list of Star Trek movies and television episodes is provided in Episode mode. Each entry includes a brief plot summary along with other useful information such as production numbers and writer credits. Like the encyclopedia entries, all entries are extensively cross-referenced and some are linked to multimedia clips. The Omnipedia covers the original series, the first six movies, most of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the first season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Chronology mode is an electronic version of the Star Trek Chronology and contains a database of notable events in the Star Trek universe ranging from fifteen billion years in the past to the 123rd century. The Okudas weave events, both real and conjectured, into the Star Trek universe in chronological order with all information referenced by episode title. The unique multimedia bonuses referenced in the first three modes are indexed in the Resources section and include tables of ships, actors, locations and foodstuffs along with special pictures of deck charts, equipment, symbols and interactive displays on warp speeds and bearings.
Topics is a collection of five multimedia narratives on James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, the starships Enterprise, a history in the Star Trek universe and the production history of the series. Each narration is several minutes long and is presented in a 3x3 grid of still frame pictures and video clips and, as an added bonus, Mark Lenard is the narrator in each segment. The Omnipedia search engine allows you to locate specific and related entries based on keywords and a useful predefined search returns a list of all the video clips.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
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MEDIA FORMAT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
