Re: AIS: 'Bored' and the Print Index

From: John I Jones <jijones@ix.netcom.com>

wmoores wrote:
> 
>         I don't understand the 'index' either.  If you have the '39, '49,
> '59, '69, '79, '89 Check Lists and the supplements for the years following,
> don't you already have more than just an 'index?'  The only value for it I
> can see is its use for a 'quick reference' at shows to make sure of an
> introduction date, that is, if it comes in only one volume.
> 
>         What we want is a searchable database, not another hard copy.  We
> already have these, so I don't know why there is such hoopla and excitement
> for this new 'index.'  Somebody please bring me up-to-date on this printed
> index and tell me why I am supposed to do handsprings all around the room
> over this announcement.
> 

Well, I supose that it would save you some searching of the various checklists
trying to find the name you are looking for (use the index to pick the book to
look in), or make it easier to pick a name for your newest seedling.

But I really agree about the searchable database. What kind of things would
you search for? (that defines to some extent how the database would be organized)





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