Re: COMP: Online Databases
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] COMP: Online Databases
- From: J* J*
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 20:02:02 -0800
- References: <51.5fcac07.278fa423@aol.com>
storylade@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/11/2001 4:09:05 PM Central Standard Time,
> jijones@ix.netcom.com writes:
>
> << Certainly (for the moment in technology time) it is easier to carry a
> book into the garden, to a show etc. and the online database >>
>
> John, I was, in no way denigrating the data base. I think it is a great idea
> and a great opportunity. As much as I enjoy and use computer technology, I
> do think we've not seen the last of paper! I suppose, for someone not
> familiar with the paper version of the R & I's, the data base will be much
> faster. I can only speak for me.
I agree with you that paper will be around for a long time. And
actually, until I get some Help information on the web site, if someone
is not familiar with the formats of the R&Is and Checklists, the
\database will be a little confusing.
I was not offended by your post and thank you for this one. I just
wanted to provide a little more information.
John | "There be dragons here"
| Annotation used by ancient cartographers
| to indicate the edge of the known world.
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