Alpha 4, and later versions 5 and derivations thereof, seem to get the job
done rather well. I am still running an early  version for DOS (which ran on
a 13
mhz processor) in Windows 95 with a 200 mhz processor.   It survived
Y2K without any problems which is more than I can say for some of the
latest programs running on my other computer with Windows 98 and a
400 mhz processor.  Of course, the same material is held within a MS
Access Database which gives redundancy and additional capability.

Bill Frank
1865 Debutante Dr.
Jacksonville, Florida 32246
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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert & Betty Lipe <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: Database programs for storing collection information


> Dear Bobbi etc.
>
> We use Alpha 4 at the shop and Betty uses Microsoft Access 97 where she
> works now.  She likes Alpha 4 the best.  All of my shells for sale, the
> printing of the labels and the invoices and everything else is on Alpha
> 4.  At home I have my Marginellas, and my 800 movie names on Alpha 4.
> Alpha 4 is a programable Data base which may be to much for some people,
> but we love it.  They all work.  Just a little different from each
> other.
>
> Bob and Betty
>
> Check us out at our Website: www.theshellstore.com
> 348 Corey Ave , St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
> 727-360-0586      Fax 727-360-3668