Name: M. N.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     variety of modules

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     ease of use, more modules

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Calvins sermons, macArthurs work

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     F key

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OS X native

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance is superior in every way

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: M. D.

Ministry Involvement:
     Missionary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Variety of Texts, Number of Texts, Simplicity of Operation.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     More texts

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Laridian My Bible

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     Small footprint of Texts, quality of Palm App.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Addition of Spanish Texts

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Reina Valera Spanish Texts

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Strength is ease of use, weaknesses smaller number of texts in comparison to windows products.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better in some ways; Windows Bible Software is better in others

Please Explain:
     Ease of use goes to the mac number of texts goes to the windowes side.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     More texts!!!!

Name: A. H.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Internet Bibles          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     http://www.biblestudytools.net/

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Multiple versions and multiple commentaries all linked together, and great price (free).

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Multiple versions side-by-side.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     NIV text, William Barclay's commentaries, maps

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     MacSword          Version: 1.01

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Clean user interface

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     William Barclay's commentaries

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Web-based study is available at no cost with many of the features of other software. Accordance is supposed to be the most comprehensive, solution, but at a very high price and the user interface is not MacOS X-like, regardless of what the company says about it.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Please Explain:
     I am using mostly a web-based solution, which is the same for Windows and Mac.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Accordance. The price is prohibitive and the user interface is ugly and unsatisfying.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Accordance people: bring in someone who can and will redesign your user interface, not merely apply aqua widget appearance to the same old terse-yet-cluttered UI.

Name: J. E.

Ministry Involvement:
     Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     prayer ministry

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     quick access

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: ???

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     No longer useable. Everything but KJV has "disappeared."

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     upgrade to OSX

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     I go to Bible Gateway to copy Bible verses, then paste them into my emails, articles, etc.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Don't know much about these. I tried unsuccessfully to download MacSword. Used to use Online Bible but everything but the KJV has "disappeared"

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Would probably purchase Online Bible CD if/when it gets upgraded to OSX

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: Dr. D. B.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 3.5.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     Price Ease of use Familiar with it

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OS X of course Bring back the F key command

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     They should have integrated Bible Maps with Online Bible. I bought it seperate.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version: NASB Bible Reader

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     NASB Bible Reader from Handango

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     Simple to use

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     None

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     no

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     n/a

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accourdance would probably win hands down but it costs too much. PC software can't touch it.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Please Explain:
     Accourdance would probably win hands down but it costs too much. PC software can't touch it.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Cost

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     No advice...you guys are the pros :-)

Name:

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Missionary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Serious in depth Maps. Complete atlas of any and all Bible related areas.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Almost unlimited versitility

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     a prior button on every window

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Word Biblical Com

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     A detailed Bible atlas that intigrates well with Accordance

Name: G. H.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Wide range of modules

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     The interface is still all over the place

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Barnes notes

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Laridian MyBible

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Fast

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     No

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     No

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     I have Online Bible, but not in use until an OS X version is available

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance would be number one, I'd say a bit expensive and not a great interface but the best program available. If they don't want to pay too much and are willing to use Classic then Online Bible, otherwise MacSword

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better in some ways; Windows Bible Software is better in others

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: B. A.

Ministry Involvement:
     Missionary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 3.5.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     Ease of use.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     interlinear text

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Accordance-price

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: S. H.

Ministry Involvement:
     Missionary

Ministry Involvement Described:
     Involved in many aspects of church life:church planting, street evangelism, worship leader, Sunday School leader & teacher & treasurer of the church. Whew,no wonder I am tired!

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     MacSword          Version: 1.0.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Free. able to study in French & open the two windows at once

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     maps tabernacle drawings

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     same as above

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Bible reader + 3.50d17

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     Can have so mny Bibles in my bag!

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Better search. I never can seem to get it rigt.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     maps would be cool

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     Used OnLine Bible for a while in Classic. Too much of a pain to boot into.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I wouldn't be a good one to ask. Our major setback has always been finances & I can't justify a purchase when I can get someting that will work for free. That is why I encourage MacSword

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I couldn't care less!

Please Explain:
     Never used Windows!

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Accordance looks great but we don't have the means

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Make it simple

Name: N. R.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Sermon Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: Not sure. 2 years old? (Sorry, I'm filling this in at the office.)

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     It's so easy to scroll by chapter or book by clicking on the scroll arrow or bar; or to jump within 2 chapters of the target by dragging the scroll box.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I haven't taken the time yet to learn whether it can look up all the occurrences of a Strong's reference number, and give me the amplified translation of the original. I expect it can, but instead of learning that, I still use an old program called WordSearch, where I just click on the word in the KJV.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     I haven't paid for the NIV in OLB, so I use my other program for that. Is The Message available? I haven't looked. At the moment I'm only using the free modules. When I get my next Mac I may treat myself to Accordance anyway.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Other          Version: 2

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     WordSearch

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     As mentioned above, I use WordSearch to find a word in the original language simply by clicking on a word in KJV. This opens a Strongs window with the number & amplified definition including alternative translations. The next time I choose Find verses, the default is to find all occurrences of that Strongs number.

Also, I like the basic way it works, adding verses to a Ref List, allowing multiple lists which can be combined etc.

Also, I paid for the NIV when I bought it. This is the version we have in church so I normally have to preach from it.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     There are quite a few indexing errors of the Strongs number from the KJV text. It is fast for searching, but strangely slow when scrolling through the full text.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     No hope as the company has stopped developing it for Mac.

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance: the best for serious study. iLumina: multimedia experience. OLB: Free for OS9; fKey to insert verses in other apps. (I keep hearing how good that is; must figure out how to do it one day!)

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Please Explain:
     David Lang always says so! i.e. that the programs are so far ahead of the Windows competition that it's worth buying a Mac if you study the Bible. Other users on Mac-Min generally concur.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Accordance. I'm still on OS9 and may as well wait until I get a new Mac. Also, the price put me off in the past as the programs I already had were sufficient for my needs, but I understand the price has come down in the last few years.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Umm.. dunno. Could you all do that fKey thing?

Name: D. E.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Missionary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     iBible          Version: 2.6

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     (1) It is a native OSX app. (2) It was cheap. At the time, I couldn't find very many freeware options out there, and the Accordance ordering process was too complex. Price and platform were the most important for me.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     More translations. I understand that they are having trouble licensing other more popular translations. (Kudos to Accordance for this!)

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Internet Bibles          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     BibleGateway.com

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Multiple translations and some study notes

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Please Explain:
     I used Quick Verse and PC Bible in my "other" life, and have not yet fully tested all the Mac software available.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Accordance team - Get your online ordering working. I live overseas, and while the new download process is nicer (for the actual program itself), having to call to place my order and give my credit card over the phone in such an unsecured manner is not going to happen. :-) Also, make the modules available via download. Making a disc image is so easy, and with broadband being so prevalent these days, downloads are preferred over CD's sent through the mail. I can't tell you how many times I have almost gone ahead and called to get the full version, but then...the CD's. I even communicated with the Oaksoft office and asked for downloadable modules, and was turned down. Oh well.

Downloads - easy ordering process - relatively inexpensive product ---> Those are my three biggest pieces of advice.

Name: J. L.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Internet Bibles          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Bible Gateway

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Free, responsive, easy to use

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     They're all lightweights.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Please Explain:
     1. The Mac user interface is infinitely more friendly. 2. You don't have to constantly worry about viruses. 3. You are not supporting Bill Gates and his contributions to world-wide abortion agencies.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Be more responsive to users. The main response I have gotten when I talk to Bible software people is, in general, one of being defensive. Their response, "We've got this software that we think is tremendous. You should buy it because we think it's so great. The reason we don't have the features that you want is because they are trivial."

Name: A. S.

Ministry Involvement:
     Biblical Scholar/Professor, Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 5

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Modular format, scalability, is OS X native (you hear that, Online Bible?????)

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Lower prices would be nice!

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Higher resolution 3D map that can be rotated by grab and drag, not by using those three joystick controls.

More third-party modules containing teaching/doctrinal/theological/discipleship material (as opposed to plain reference material).

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 3

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     Simple interface, multiple English versions

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OS X native is a must!

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     More third-party modules containing teaching/doctrinal/theological/discipleship material (as opposed to plain reference material).

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     MacSword. Text-heavy, has lots of old public domain modules.

iLumina. Is fun to browse, has multimedia, useful for family learning but not good for research. The encyclopaedia seemed a bit weak to me.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     For the general non-scholarly user, Accordance, until Online Bible becomes OS X native. For the scholar, Accordance.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Free cash!

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Most Bible software is stand-alone reference tools, such as Bible search and dictionaries/encyclopaedias. There is nothing that actually teaches you anything - perhaps this would be better served in a document or program that you would use alongside Bible search software. For example a study guide on basic doctrines that gave you clickable references to look up as you study the bible/doctrine/history involved.

Name: T. A.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 5.7c

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I still think the program could be friendlier to those of us that mainly want to use it for comparing multiple versions; I find it very "search" oriented. I would like to see a preference to open a text window instead of a search window.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Reina-Valera Actualizada (1989) (Spanish version of the Bible. Only version of the Reina Valera to make use of the best Greek texts available)

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Internet Bibles          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     http://www.searchgodsword.org

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Variety of resources

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I would recommend Accordance. I have limited experience with Online Bible and none with the other programs, but am satisfied with Accordance.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     My main interest right now is in adding to the modules I have for Accordance. Lack of funds is the limiting factor.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Keep up the good work!

Name: J. S.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Paid church/ministry staff

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     MacSword          Version: 1.0

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     System integration, simple, free, mouse over features for Strongs, great search features, very very intuitive.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Use of drawers for search feature. Alternative versions in tabs. Contextual menu support.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     QSword on my Zaurus

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: G. S.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     excellent user interface, tremendous breadth of content, linkage of multiple texts (English, Hebrew, Greek) and electronic commentaries (Anchor Bible, etc.)

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     less expensive! (but I'd rather have more features first)

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     New Interpreters Bible, ability to incorporate other parallel texts (Nag Hamadi, scriptures from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, etc)

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     MyBible

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     Good user interface

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Other bible texts besides what is currently offered

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     New Jerusalem Bible, NRSV

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     MarkMyScriptures (Palm) -- very open, nice

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance is the PowerUsers' favorite!

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Please Explain:
     user interface + breadth of content from Accordance = unbeatable

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     add ons to Accordance -- just can't afford all I want to buy...

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: R. V.

Ministry Involvement:
     Paid church/ministry staff, Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     grad student in seminary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Amplify feature; variety of reference works; look and feel of new version

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Still waiting for a "random" (providence?) button that will allow one to click and have the software randomly open a Bible passage; I would like to see a global search feature (i.e., be able to search all my Accordance books for key word and have a master hit list appear--maybe this feature already exists in the software, but I have not found it.)

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Still looking for more material on cults and new religious movements. Maybe (underline)Kingdom of the Cults(underline); (underline)The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions(underline); (underline)Dictionary of Contemporary Religion in the Western World(underline); also more of IVPs pocket dictionaries, such as the one on ethics and the one on new religious movements; Also more apologetics material, such as Baker's Dictionary of Apologetics(underline) by Geisler and the new Apologetics Study Bible available from Broadman and Holman in late 2005; (underline)Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview(underline) by Moreland and Craig (IVP); More philosophical works linked to Bible texts (Augustine's Confessions, City of God; Pascal's Pensees; Aquinas Summa Theologica, etc.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version: 2.x

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Pocket Bible (Laridian)

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     Lots of Bible versions, can take it on the go when laptop not available; simple interface and search abilities; view two translations in split screen; Greek and Hebrew options; free TNIV

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Software could be faster on the PDA (Palm versions seem faster)

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Same as noted above under comments on Accordance

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     Libronix Digital Library System (Logos)--it's a cluttered mess, but it does have a global search feature. Forced to use it sometimes at work (Windows 2000). Zondervan NIV Bible Library (1997)--fast and easy, but no longer supported (Windows 2000 and under Virtual PC). Online: Bible Gateway (www.biblegateway.com)--easy for a quick look up if I'm online already. It has multiple versions available and it's free to use.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I've only used Accordance on Mac, so have no point of reference for other options.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better in some ways; Windows Bible Software is better in others

Please Explain:
     There seem to be more reference works available for Windows, but by different vendors. Mac seems more limited in what is available for the scholar.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Probably a lot of Accordance modules. Holding me back? Money. Also, would like to take more advantage of the modules I already have before getting more.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Offer a simple, elegant, but powerful interface--that's what Mac's are all about.

Name: P. D.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Scholarly Research

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     New OSX UI is great improvement -enough to make me buy Accordance. Also the features are so comprehensive.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     The Zondervan Mac NIV package is seriously behind the Zond. PC Packages. I would love to have this updated a.s.a.p. Also I would like to have new modules like the satellite photos on NET bible. Another improvement would be a simpler way to generate personal modules. (e.g. I would like to create a searchable Irish (Gaelic) Bible Accordance module.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Yes - I use David Guziks commentary which are superb. These would be a great modern resource. I notice Calvary Chapel have many free bible resources & commentators -could we make some of these available. See above suggestions ie. Gaelic Text and Satellite photos. Also maybe a free non tagged Septuagint would be very good. More free/cheaper modules.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     MacSword          Version: 1.01

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     (I also use the NET Bible)

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Macsword is free and its Open source ideals are great. The great amount of free modules from Crosswire is great.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     User Interface - but things are steadily getting there.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Same as Accordance

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     The downloadable Net Bible- Great notes - great satellite photos.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance is certainly king of Mac bible software with MacSword and Internet bibles as good free companions.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better in some ways; Windows Bible Software is better in others

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     no

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Keep at it - mac users need excellent bible software. I'm delighted with the progress on Accordance and MacSword and look forward to continuous improvements.

Name: R. M.

Ministry Involvement:
     Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     Chaplain

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: NIV

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     The modules are too expensive. It all adds up to a huge amount. They'd sell more if they were more reasonable.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     Price, coordinated scrolling, Fkey (single key to allow you to go from word processor to Bible to pick up a text and drop it in your document)

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OS X native version

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: J. K.

Ministry Involvement:
     None

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Internet Bibles          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     crosswalk.com, blueletterbible

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     everything

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     i have never seen a decent Bible map that has most of the places mentioned in the O.T.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     i use to use Mac Bible until I moved to Mac OSX and was forced to use internet Bibles. I have found that this has been only a minimum of inconvenience, if any at all.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     allow easy copying of text into word processing programs or powerpoint/ilife to enhance preparation of presentataions

Name: R. B.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     The ease of using origiinal languages and the correspondiing ease of transferrring information to another application.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I would like to see a more straight-forward way of searching tools for a specific verse or passage withouut also pulling up many references tthat happen to contain that passage.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     The full version of the TDNT

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     PC Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Logos Scholar Bible

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a Mac using a PC Emulator

What do you like best about this software?
     Availabilitty of more rreference volumes - iincluing Lutther's Works, the Book of Concord, and the full version of TDNT

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Logos is very cummbersome and sloow compared too Acccordance. It also doesn't copy and paste well, always including all footnotes and copyright iinformation. When being used for personal study, thiis is a hassle.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     No

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I haveen't used anyything but accordance recently. I''m suure this is the most capable product for the Mac, althouogh it is certaiinly also the mosst expensivvee.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better in some ways; Windows Bible Software is better in others

Please Explain:
     See above

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: G. F.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 4

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     I already have it and know how to use it. It is pretty comprehensive.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Maybe a little more intuitive, but I'm using an older version. I hope to update to an OS X native version soon.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I have not compared them for several years so I don't feel qualified to comment.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Both are about the same

Please Explain:
     There seems to be a wider variety of software available for the Windows side.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     The newer version of Accordance. Price and the time to order it. It would be easier if they had a way to order online.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Utilize more of the Mac's multimedia abilities and make sure to keep the use intuitive.

Name: D. D.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Paid church/ministry staff

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     It just works well, and seems to do everything from concordance functions to advanced original language help.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Nope

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     I wish for more commentaries and other scholarly resources

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     PC Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     BibleWorks 6

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a PC

What do you like best about this software?
     Easiest to use original language software - have been using it far longer than I've been on the Mac platform

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     I also use Libronix 2.1 because I have a considerable (1000+ volumes) library. But I hate this program. It runs slowly, has horrible DRM and the company seems very unresponsive.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance. I don't know much about the other programs because Accordance has done so well. I haven't felt the urge to check out anything else.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Continue improving and expanding your programs. I'm glad they don't let the "small" platform stop them.

Name: S. S.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Missionary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 5.6.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     Ease of use. Very complete.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I work in Spain. The Spanish side of things is a little weak.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     I am very happy with all the helps in English.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     None

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I would advise him to purchase the Accordance. I have seen and tried a lot of others and in my Humble opinion (not that I have ever had a humble opinion) it is the best.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Please Explain:
     Accordance

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     No

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     I don't know if you have done this, but a Consumers Report type of comparison would be very useful to people who are looking for software. People change all the time for some reason or another: i.e. going to Mac OS X, unhappy with the software they have, need additional software, etc. There is a huge market for Spanish Bible Software. Unfortunately the market is in Latin America and I don't have much information available about what is going on there. Maybe a TidBits like newsletter, not every week, but when there are upgrades, new programs that were once Windows exclusive, etc. I would be interested in that. But I think that what interests me the most is the foreign language Bible software. I do think there is enough of a market to warrant efforts in development in at least Spanish and probably Portuguese, with the size of the church in Brazil. Maybe other languages, as well.

You are doing a very good job. I am glad you are helping us out in this area. Bible software makes all the other work created by new technology (read email) worth it.

Name: T. H.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     The ease of use and the depth in which I can go.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     

Name: R. S.

Ministry Involvement:
     Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     Online Bible Study author.

http://www.schneblin.com

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     Price. Ease of use (could be easier). Good searching tools. Incredible amount of versions and reference modules available.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OSX version with very strict compliance with Aqua standards and custom menu control. Fast start--as fast as possible.

Partner with me to provide media from my Holyland Virtual Tour CD so that both scripture and media elements are linked together. ref. http://holylandvirtualtour.com

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Ability to put a hyperlink on bible verses. This link would then open a box with a text note or Quicktime media element. (hey, I can dream, can't I?)

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     MacSword          Version: 1.01

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Free while I wait for Online Bible folk to get the OSX version going.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Ability to use Online Bible modules natively. Needs to remember its modules rather than loading each time you start application

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     see above

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     iBible - simple interface. Sort of the TextEdit version of Bible software

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Online Bible - Not available in OSX - bad! Interface is still stuck in OS6 mode iBible - Bugs you for payment MacSword - Has the right motivation, free. Would like to see it make money on modules. Modules are very difficult to install on OSX.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Windows Bible Software is better than that available for Mac

Please Explain:
     There is more to choose from. I do like the "ministry" attitude of the folks from Online Bible as well as MacSword.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Online Bible is my first choice. I have purchased the Deluxe CD, but still waiting on even a BETA version for OSX. They have been very slow in providing it. VERY slow.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Stick with what makes Aqua such a great interface. Control over menu items, nice look, fast starting. Standardize the module data to work across applications if possible. Ask for help in the design of menu icons, offer free end product if art is chosen. Have two versions availabe, regular and lite. The lite version is free, but limited in searching and other tools. If I were to design my ultimate bible program, it would have the ability to select Bible text, give it a choice of colors (that correspond with custom labels) and link it to notes and media. So as I read my Bible and see, say, a green text, I know that there is link there. I click it and up comes a note I wrote regarding the original text or a thought or a photo of the location the scripture relates to. C'mon guys, lets have a little vision here! ;-)

Name: J. R.

Ministry Involvement:
     Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     I regularly participate in a Kabballah class at a large LA church and a weekly Gay suopport group at a church in Pasadena as well as diverse church attendance and activity. I am a student of the writings of Bishop (Episcopal) John Shelby Spong, outstanding Christian scholar and teacher. I concern myself with the progress churchs are making in Gay and other issues through participation with such organizations as Soulforce.

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     iBible          Version: 2.4

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     iBible is good for quick lookup and reference.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I have just downloaded version 2.6 as a result of this survey.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Time and Money

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Include uptodate scholorship and reference for those who want to explore the subject thoroughly.

Name: M. A.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     Power, ease of use (once you learn how to drive it), breadth of resources and technical support.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     More study tools for pastors, web-based content, compatibility with Palm devices.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     POSB (http://www.outlinebible.org/); Spurgeon's Tabernacle Pulpit; Englishman's Greek Concordance.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version: olivetree

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Olivetree

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     portability

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Keep up the good work!

Name: C. R.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Missionary, Biblical Scholar/Professor, Paid church/ministry staff

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Same ease of locating all occurances of a specific form of a Greek or Hebrew word as in Online Bible.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     George Ricker Berry's Interlinear.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 3.5.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     Ease of locating every occurance of specific forms of Greek and Hebrew words, as well as of the roots.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OS X native application.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     George Ricker Berry's Interlinear.

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Depending on the level of scholarship. For all, the Online Bible; for deeper students, Accordance Scholar's Edition.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Please Explain:
     I have never used a PC, and will not, so I cannot compare.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     The developers of the Online Bible, especially Ken Hamel, considers his work a ministry, and has kept the selling price low enough for almost anyone to afford, and gives a very deep discount, bringiing the price down close to cost of production, to missionary personnel. That is an unbeatable attitude and approach. It doesn't make much money, but it makes an excellent tool available to more people.

Name: D. D. L. J.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister, Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     Christian book publishing

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 3

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     Ease of use, cost

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     OS X version

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     No.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     MacSword          Version: Beta

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     It works on my PowerBook (OnlineBible doesn't for some odd reason).

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Too many to list! OK for basic use, but I find it unintuitive and difficult to use.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     No

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     From experience I'd recommend OLB. By repute I'd recommend Accorance.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Please Explain:
     ANY Mac software is better than Windows software!

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Accordance.

cost and my current impecunious state.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Ease of use/intuitive, they key to all good Mac software. If you need to consult the manual it's bad software.

Name: R. G.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Sermon Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 2.5.3

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     It finds the texts I need in KJV (in which version I did my earlier study), then I can change it to NIV or NKJV.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     If I could get the text of the CEV, which is what I usually preach from.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     AGES Library          Version: 5

In which platform do you use this software?
     Classic Environment in OS X

What do you like best about this software?
     Sorry, I don't use it much. I discovered I don't read much from a computer screen.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     NIV Bible Library

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     I would recommend a more recent version of ONLINE BIBLE than mine.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Please Explain:
     There is certainly more available for Windows. But I do not see Windows programs in action.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     iLumina Gold. Price.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Don't ever get discouraged, and do it all in X!

Name: A. C.

Ministry Involvement:
     Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     Former missionary; now in U.S., with regular Sunday School Bible class responsibilities.

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Lesson Preparation, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     MacSword          Version: 1.0.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     It's OSX native; good price (free); good integration with Strong's notes, etc.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     Greater variety of translations available

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     NIV; NASB

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     Palm Software          Version:

If you chose "Internet Bibles," "Palm Software," "PC Software," or "Other", please give the specific program or site(s) used:
     Laridian MyBible (NIV/NASB/NKJV), as well as Olive Tree Bible Reader (w/French and Spanish)

In which platform do you use this software?
     On a handheld/PDA

What do you like best about this software?
     ALWAYS with me; good choice of translations

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I would like to be able to have all my my preferred translations (NIV/NASB/NKJV/FRENCH/SPANISH) available in one program, rather than having to maintain two programs.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     From time to time I fire up OLB on the Mac, but more and more I'm able to do what I want on other programs, and avoid using Classic. A shame though, as it is my only NIV source on the Mac (I paid for that a long time ago and am unwilling to pay another fee for a translation I've already licensed).

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     If he or she is a serious student, and has the budget, I would probably recommend that he look into Accordance. Otherwise, I would say start out with MacSword and see if it suits your needs.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better in some ways; Windows Bible Software is better in others

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     Accordance: To say "price" is a given, but not very helpful. Specifically, their pricing seems a bit confusing to me on the web site. I would like some kind of "a la carte" pricing, or a page where I could choose which modules I wanted. The web application would apply discounting so that I ended up getting a good package deal, but with a package that I designed myself.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     I don't mind proprietary formats and modules, but please include support for open formats, too, even at the cost of "reduced functionality" in the module.

A transfer service would probably be a good project for someone, moving translations from one program's format to another.

Name: M. R.

Ministry Involvement:
     Missionary

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Online Bible (Mac)          Version: 3.5.1

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     ease of use, F-Key feature for inserting text in any document (only works in OS 9) and the price (special discounts are given to missionaries).

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     I am waiting to see what the OS X version is like. I understand the F-key feature has not been incorporated in the new version which will be sorely missed.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     The Bible Knowledge Commentary and other newer commentaries that have some "meat" in them. I understand the Online Bible remains relatively inexpensive because it only has the older classic works that do not have copyrights.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     AGES Library          Version: 8

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS 9 or below

What do you like best about this software?
     I use the AGES library in OS 9 because I like Acrobat Reader 4 for ease of use and research because of the query feature. The Acrobat Reader 6 (OS X) is more complex than I like plus it doesn't support the search feature found on version 4.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     The biggest improvement will have to come from Adobe when they incorporate the search feature in an update for OS X.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     Little by little AGES keeps adding to their list of resources. Besides the basic Library, I have 8 other CDs (Pulpit Commentary, Biblical Illustrator, McClintock & Strong Encyclopedia, etc.). plus one CD in Spanish produced by Mundo Hispano (Southern Baptists). Again it would be a big help if they could make available more current commentaries, like John MacArthur, Spiro Zodiates, etc.

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     Fundamental Baptist Library produced by David Cloud; it works through your web browser.

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Because I have only used Online Bible, I really couldn't do an honest comparison with other versions. I just know that I have been extremely pleased with the OLB. Maybe the makers of Bible software should have demos available so that we Mac users can at least try them out before purchasing something with wihich we don't use later because we are not comfortable with it.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     I don't know enough to make an informed comparison

Please Explain:
     I have never spent any meaningful time around my PC friends when they were using their Bible software.

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     If I were really convinced that there is a better product available, I would be more willing to spend a reasonable amount of money to purchase it.

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Keep the program simple to use and the price reasonable.

Name: T. H.

Ministry Involvement:
     Lay minister/ministry volunteer, Other

Ministry Involvement Described:
     Seminarian

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     All the modules work together and the range of available modules.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     None          Version:

In which platform do you use this software?
     

What do you like best about this software?
     

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     

Please list any other Bible programs you use, and feel free to make any comments about them.
     

If a Mac user were to ask you which Bible Software he should purchase, how would you compare the Mac Bible programs currently available? What do you see as their relative strengths and weaknesses?
     Accordance because of its ease of use and range of modules, applicable for the scholar and for the layperson.

How would you compare the Bible Software available for the Mac with the Bible Software available for Windows?
     Mac Bible Software is better than that available for Windows

Is there any Bible Software currently available for the Mac that you are interested in using but that you have not yet been willing to purchase? If so, what is holding you back?
     

If you could give the various developers of Mac Bible Software one piece of advice, what would it be?
     Keep up the great work.

Name: L. P.

Ministry Involvement:
     Pastor/Professional Minister

How do you use your Bible Software?
     Personal Study, Sermon Preparation, Lesson Preparation, Scholarly Research, As an Aid in Writing, Occasional verse/word look up, Visual aid in teaching/worship/presentations

Which Bible program do you primarily use?
     Accordance Bible Software          Version: 6.1.2

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
     The new interface and design have streamlined its use considerably. The fairly good integration of all the modules is a big plus as well.

What improvements would you like to see in this software?
     The availability of displaying Scripture texts without the verse numbers as a "toggle" instead of having to use Preferences.

Are there any specific resources (e.g.: Bible texts, commentaries, study aids, maps, etc.) you would like to see made available for this software?
     A Reformed perspective commentary series would be nice.

Which, if any, Bible program do you use in addition to your primary Bible program?
     iLumina          Version: 2 (gold)

In which platform do you use this software?
     Mac OS X (Native)

What do you like best about this software?
 &nbs