Publishers have been creating CDs in HTML for these reasons but have been forced to sacrifice the convenience of a search engine. Many developers' products now have manuals in HTML on CD-ROM but they are unsearchable. This forces the developer to wade through large volumes of information to find what he or she requires hoping the authored hyperlinks provide access to the information being pursued. ISYS for IntraDisk is the only search product that has recognized the growing trend towards IntraDisk applications. Many companies' dedication to the concept has meant they have published in HTML and gone to glass without offering a search function.
Users demand it, and it is finally available.
Background IntraDisk has been in a developmental stage for six months. It was inspired by the suggestions from the IT Press and developed using the core technology of the web browser companion product, ISYS HindSite. The first product was dubbed ISYS HindSite for CD and basically worked along the same principles as HindSite. While this did the job, it was hardly a marketable product. There were browser issues and compatibility problems.