Biota 2 Download

For a list of new features and bug fixes in Version 2.04, go the the Version History section of the Support page.

Download Biota 2.04 Demo Version

By clicking the links below, you can download a full, working copy of BiotaApp or Biota4D for Windows or Macintosh, together with the Biota2Demo Data file and DemoDataImages collection. The onboard Web server is also fully functional.

Windows

Standalone version, BiotaApp: Download SetupBiotaAppWin204.exe (13 MB, zipped)
BiotaAppWin 2.04 runs under Windows XP, NT4, ME, 2000, and 98.

Client/Server version, Biota4D: Download SetupBiota4DWin204.exe (11 MB, zipped)
Biota4DWin 2.03 requires 4D Server (or 4th Dimension) Version 6.8.x (NOT Version 2003 or 2004). Write to Robert Colwell at colwell@uconn.edu regarding purchase information on 4D products. Biota4DWin 2.04 runs under Windows XP, NT4, ME, 2000, and 98.

NOTE: If you later purchase a License for BiotaAppWin or Biota4DWin, you can simply install the License Code in the Demo version (although it would be wise to check back here in case an updated version has been posted for download).

Macintosh

Standalone version, BiotaApp: Download InstallBiotaAppMac204.hqx (17 MB, binhexed)
BiotaApp BiotaAppMac 2.04 runs native under Mac OS X (including 10.4), or under Mac OS 9.1 or 9.2 with CarbonLib 1.4 or later installed.

Client/Server version, Biota4D: Download InstallBiota4DMac204.hqx (15 MB, binhexed)
Biota4DWin 2.04 requires 4D Server (or 4th Dimension) Version 6.8.x (NOT Version 2003 or 2004).Write to Robert Colwell at colwell@uconn.edu for purchase information on 4D products. Biota4DMac 2.04 runs native under Mac OS X (including Panther, OS 10.4), or under Mac OS 9.1 or 9.2 with CarbonLib 1.4 or later installed.

NOTE: If you later purchase a License for BiotaAppMac or Biota4DMac, you can simply install the License Code in the Demo version (although it would be wise to check back here in case an updated version has been posted for download).

Conversion Tools for Biota 1 Data Files

If you are a Biota 1 user, and you want to try out a Biota 1 Data File under Biota 2, be certain to open a copy of the Biota 1 Data File.

Conversion to Biota 2 Data File format is permanent, and cannot be undone.

Although in most cases the conversion goes smoothly simply by opening the Biota 1 Data File with Biota 2, you may need special tools, which are especially recommended if you have images in your Biota 1 Data File. These tools and full instructions are posted in the Biota 1 Site section of this Web site.

You will need your Biota 1 Registration number to access the Biota 1 Site, which includes a full, special version of Biota 1 to help with the conversion. If you have lost your Registration number, please contact Robert Colwell.