Hi Rett,

ET> Anyhow, I'm happy to see that the CSCD edition achieves clarity and
ET> sense there. Is that typical for that edition, that they have found
ET> solutions to these sorts of problems?

I have heard that it is one of the most authentic and valid editions.

ET> If so it sounds like it would be
ET> ideal for students like me to use as a learning tool. Unfortunately I
ET> have a Mac... Are there any Mac conversions floating around?

Anyway you can either download it from the website,
http://www.tipitaka.org/
or convert the CD
http://www.vri.dhamma.org/publications/cdorder.html
to HTML using CSCDCONV conversion utility which is avalilable at
http://www.fsnow.com/pali/

Best regards,
Dimitry