Re: AIS: 'Bored' and the Print Index
- Subject: Re: AIS: 'Bored' and the Print Index
- From: P* O*
- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 06:57:10 -0600
From: "Patrick O'Connor" <swamp@ix.netcom.com>
John Jones wrote:
>
>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)
>
Not really. The beauty of the database is that, once you have all the
elements incorporated, you can ask any question that occur to you. Lists
by color, by date, by hybridizer, by a particular parent, and by
combinations of these, all become quickly possible. The number of items of
information about any particular hybrid are very limited and organization
of the database is simple. The data entry and editing would be very
tedious and require dedication and attention to detail. But in the hands
of someone who knows how to frame the queries, the answers to many
questions become fairly simple. With such a tool at hand, one's mind will
discover questions that had not occurred before, and the answers will be
accessible. I wonder which pink Louisiana irises grow to less than 20
inches in height? Hmmm.......
Patrick
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