I like Filemaker Pro ('cause that's the one I have at work and understand).  I
find I can do whatever I want with it and it is not diffcult to use, at least to
the extent that I use it - to make sorted lists, records and labels.

John Jacobs wrote:

> There are several software programs which do a wonderful job at databasing.
> I use Lotus Approach for all my databases.  Approach is extremely easy to
> use and is flexible.  I can add or delete fields at any time, print reports,
> sort by any field, get a list of only one species in the database if I wish,
> and more.  I have eight different databases created from Approach.
>
> I'm going to experiment with MS Access for comparison.
>
> The few programs I've seen for collectors of shells or marine life seem
> rather expensive.  One I looked at recently was $250.  You can buy Approach
> or Access for around $100.
>
> John & Cheryl Jacobs
> Seffner, FL
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jordan Star <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 1999 10:56 AM
> Subject: time to catalog
>
> I have lots of time (no job) and I always wanted to catalog my shell
> collection. It will be a MONUMENTAL task as I've been collecting for 30 or
> so
> years (since I was 12 or 14, I'm 43 now, its too early in the morning too do
> math) and now with a computer I can have one catalog, not two. Are there any
> commercial or free programs out there? In a program, I would like to; list
> all of one family (Murex, Chitinous, etc.), look up a shell by a number (all
> my shells are numbered), and the only other feature (I can think of for my
> needs is to make a list of all Murex names, for instance, when I go to COA's
> (names only, so I know what I have). If you do not want to post a message on
> Conch-L for all to see, emal me at; [log in to unmask] My mouse pointer is
> prepared to read all and any help I can get. Point and click on a web site,
> create email privately, or whatever a mousey pointer can do! Thanks.
> Jordan *