Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts et al: Get the CD-ROM!

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The discussion revolves around the book 'Molecular Biology of the Cell' by Alberts et al., specifically focusing on the accompanying CD-ROM. Participants share their experiences with the book and the CD-ROM, including its content and issues related to damaged discs.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment of the book's humor and recommend it for those interested in Cell Biology.
  • One participant highlights a specific animation of ATP synthase on the CD-ROM that they found entertaining.
  • Another participant mentions a face-morphing clip of the authors included in the CD-ROM.
  • There are links shared to free chapters of the book available online.
  • Several participants discuss issues with broken CD-ROMs, sharing personal experiences of receiving damaged discs upon purchase.
  • One participant suggests contacting the store or manufacturer for a replacement CD-ROM, recounting their own experience of obtaining a new one after a lengthy process.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about the possibility of getting a replacement due to the time elapsed since purchase.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment of the book and its content, but there is disagreement regarding the resolution of issues with broken CD-ROMs, as some have successfully obtained replacements while others remain uncertain.

Contextual Notes

Participants' experiences with the CD-ROM vary, with some noting the difficulty of obtaining replacements and the potential limitations of time since purchase affecting their options.

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There is this reference book called 'Molecular Biology of the Cell', written by a bunch of authors. The funny thing is that these scientist have found a place for humor in writing the book (some 1500 pages)..

Another God, you have the same book right? Do you also have the CD-ROM and did you have a look at it? Yesterday evening I was looking at the animation of ATP synthase, which is very nicely done (chapter 14.1 on the CD). I then went to the next chapter 14.2 ATP-synthase--disco..

It had me laughing out loud! It is a bunch of Japanese scientists testing the model.. with a very nerdy disco dance! lol

I can very highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Cell Biology, it is very easy to read and includes about everything what you'd like to know, make sure you get the CD-ROM too though!
 
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Also, all the authors are featured in a face-morphing clip in the appendix of the CD-ROM :) it is nice to get to know your teachers..
 
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Wooow, they even give whole chapter for free..

http://www.garlandscience.com/MBoC4/spreads.html
 
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:frown: sometime between my buying the book and all the carrying around of it I did for a while, I managed to crack the CD which was still in the back cover :frown:, so when I did finally get around to going to look at it, it was broken.
 
Another God! Do you still have the receipt? Go back to the store and demand a new CDROM or write the company!

The reason I am saying this is that my CD-ROM was broken too, after carrying it home and unpacking it. I called the store, explained the problem, they had another book lying around, they checked (as much as was possible with the plastic wrapping around the book) and that CDROM was intact. That day I traveled all the way back to the store (some 4 hours in total traveling time) I was about to run off with the new book, but the alert salesperson proposed to open the wrapping and check the CDROM first.

Guess what: It was broken too!

So all the traveling for nothing, but I gave them my address and they were going to send me a new CDROM (not broken one) when they could get their hands on it. After a few weeks it arrived.

So the broken CD is not your fault, but the manufacturer's.
 
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Another God! Do you still have the receipt? Go back to the store and demand a new CDROM or write the company!

The reason I am saying this is that my CD-ROM was broken too, after carrying it home and unpacking it. I called the store, explained the problem, they had another book lying around, they checked (as much as was possible with the plastic wrapping around the book) and that CDROM was intact. That day I traveled all the way back to the store (some 4 hours in total traveling time) I was about to run off with the new book, but the alert salesperson proposed to open the wrapping and check the CDROM first.

Guess what: It was broken too!

So all the traveling for nothing, but I gave them my address and they were going to send me a new CDROM (not broken one) when they could get their hands on it. After a few weeks it arrived.

So the broken CD is not your fault, but the manufacturer's.

WOO HOO... I'll give it a try then.
 
but I don't know what they will say, since I bought it almost a year ago now.
 
Just approach the company/manufacturer directly. Do you still have the broken CD-ROM ?