Re: AD: CATALOGING SOFTWARE FOR IRISARIANS

Donald Mosser wrote:
> 
> At 01:14 PM 5/14/97 -0600, you wrote:
> >Dear James, my suggestion is: Write it for Macintosh. I would be interested
> >in such a database program, especially if it would alphabetize upon
> >command; but I have no desire, of any intensity, to change my operating
> >system.
> >celia
> >storey@aristotle.net
> 
> Celia,
> 
> John Jones was right about using what I would call an off the shelf program
> vs. a database designed by a programmer to perform specific functions.  I
> am currently developing a personal database to help me catalog my iris
> collection and photos.  I'm using a very simple and flexible database
> program called FileMaker Pro for Windows by Claris.  This program was
> initially written for the Macintosh and I can run my database on either a
> Mac or a Windows PC if I choose.  I can print labels, inventories, and find
> and sort my irises by any combination of the information which I have the
> patience to enter.  I just added the photo field yesterday and I can now
> toggle between all of the info on an iris and its associated photo.
> Everyone should use what works for them, but it's nice when you don't have
> to re-invent the wheel.  Enough computer talk, back to irises.
> 
> I have a clump (8 stalks) of DARK CRYSTAL (SDB) in bloom - just when I
> thought it was finished.  I also have JEWEL BABY (SDB) in bloom, still!!!!
> ENGLISH COTTAGE is still going strong as well with two stalks.  My clump of
> BEFORE THE STORM is opening it's last of 3 stalks.  It seems odd that the
> SDB, DARK CRYSTAL will probably be my last iris of the season to bloom.
> 
> -Donald
> 
> Donald Mosser
> Member of AIS, HIPS, SIGNA, SSI, SLI, SPCNI, and IRIS-L
> dmosser@southconn.com
> http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/5570
> 
> North Augusta, South Carolina, USA
> On the South Carolina and Georgia Border
> USDA Zone 7b-8
I've been thinking about using Access.  What do you know about how it
compares to Filemaker Pro?
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