While attending ETS — that is, the 60th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society held last week in Providence, Rhode Island –, Rod Decker got hold of the Logos for Mac DVD (Scholar’s Gold edition). He’s shared his experience after playing around with it for a couple of hours. It is not a review as such, but it is an interesting read coming from a seasoned Mac and Accordance user.
Michael Hanel is posting a series of articles on the (unofficial) BibleWorks Blog about some of the new features available in BW8, which is going to ship in mid-to-late December. Under the general title of Things to Love in BibleWorks 8, Michael, who has been beta-testing the new release, offers some insights on what has been updated or added to version 8. These are the first, second, third, fourth , fifth, sixth, and seventh installments in the series. More will follow in the coming days, so if you want to be in the loop, you may want to check it out.
Jerry Foster has updated his Bible software reviews with the addition of three more programs, PocketBible for Windows, PC Study Bible, and BibleSpeak. I think you will find them interesting.
World of Apple carries a very extensive review of Accordance 8. Its author, Dee Dee Warren, does a very thorough job, and if you leave a comment you can win a free Library 8 Introductory Level package (priced at $99), which isn’t bad at all.
It’s good to see other people writing comprehensive reviews. Now, who said my reviews were long…? 
Mark Vitalis Hoffman (more commonly known online as MGVH), has posted an analysis of the mapping resources found in the new QuickVerse 2009. The review focuses particularly on the new integration between QV’s maps and Google Maps. I recommend you check it out.
The latest issue of Tyndale Tech deals with the future of printed books. This is an interesting subject that has also been discussed on the forums. Check it out.
Craig Rairdin has posted a blog entry on occasion of the 10th anniversary of Laridian. It is full of personal insights into how the company started and how it is presently run. It makes for some interesting reading.
This just in from Logos NewsWire:
Pastors–you are at the core of our customer base–we appreciate you and all that you do, and just wanted to take a moment to say “Thank you!”
You’re #1
In order to show our appreciation specifically for pastors this month, we are giving away a free copy of the Sermon File Addin Download in addition to some great Pastor Appreciation Month Specials.
That’s a $69.95 value–free!
Dear Pastor,
We appreciate you more than you know. Please download a copy of the Sermon File Addin as our gift of appreciation to you for all you do.
Thank you,
Your friends at Logos Bible Software
If you are a Logos user and want to take advantage of Pastor Appreciation Month discounts, use coupon code PAM2008 when you check out.
Jonathan Edwards’ A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is being offered for free to celebrate the 305th anniversary of his birth and the fact that his works will soon be available in Libronix format. For more details on how to get your free copy and further discounted products, see the Logos Bible Software Blog. Do note that the offer is good for one week only.
Lee Eclov writes a short side-by-side review of five Windows Bible software programs (i.e, PC Study Bible Version 5: Professional Reference Library, BibleWorks 7, Logos Bible Software 3: Scholar’s Library: Gold, Quickverse 2008: Platinum Edition and The Teacher’s and Pastor’s Library 6.0 for Windows — Pradis). Take a look!