(Then again Excel might just work, too, if you
> don't want to build a relational DB.)

I would strongly advise against this. Having migrated numerous Excel spead
sheets to Databases I can tell you that it is almost easier to start from
scratch:>)

> Use Access.

This is the way to go!

Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kukla Fran and Ollie" <weblists2001(at)yahoo.com>
To: <hwg-techniques(at)mail.hwg.org>
Cc: "psalmon" <psalmon(at)cafes.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2001 7:24 PM
Subject: RE: OT? databases?


> OK, easy answer.
>
> Use Access.  You can easily transport the data to a more robust database
in
> the future if needs change.  (Then again Excel might just work, too, if
you
> don't want to build a relational DB.)
>
> or .....
>
> Download and install Oracle's personal database.  (
> http://otn.oracle.com/software/content.html ) It's *free* after you
> register with them.  Then, if you decide to move the data to a more formal
> Oracle system, you will have no problems.  The only real caveats using the
> Oracle personal database are its size and learning curve.
>
>
> At 18:06 2001-10-09 -0500, psalmon wrote:
>
>
> >This database will be used only by me, only on my computer and it doesn't
> >need to be web accessible. I don't think I will grow too big, and manual
> >access is fine.
> >
> >Yes I am running on a windows system.
> >
> >Yes, this will be my first time with a database such as this.
> >
> >I was debating between Access and Act and File maker Pro.....? Any
input??
> >
> >Money wise, well...........I know software isn't cheap by
> >anymeans......Oracle would probably be out of the question though, I
would
> >need to stick around the Access or Act! price range.
> >
> >Patti
>
>
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