On 4/26/02 12:56 PM, "Doug Brightwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
First, I would agree with Don Wolff, that FMP or something similar is
probably more appropriate (although if you bought a consumer Mac you already
have a decent DB to use: AppleWorks).
> Anyway...
>
> The guy was really quite forthcoming. I asked him would he entrust _his_
> data, acquired over a 1-2 year research project to Entourage, and he said,
> "No. I wouldn't."
>
> He said Entourage works great as an email and calendar program, but they
> cannot recommend it for serious database use where critical data would be
> stored. The database is simply not stable enough for that. I was amazed
> at the admission, but thankful for his candor.
I am *really* surprised by this response. While you are considering using
Erage for something it is not designed for, that doesn't mean that you
can't. It should have NO effect on the stability of the DB and so long as
you have enough HD space you should be fine. Backups are always advisable
and since you want to rely upon links (I do) then avoid a complex rebuild
unless you ABSOLUTELY have to (as always). Dan and Jed (the developers at
MS) have repeatedly stated on this list the DB is stable and I have found
that to be so since through LOTS of playing ;-)
> Apparently database damage most often results from receiving damaged emails.
> That damages the database, and requires an advanced rebuild, which can
> destroy data in some cases, and destroys links in every case. I was planning
> on relying on links extensively.
>
> I asked the tech if I could run a second legal copy of Entourage that I used
> only for notes (thus avoiding corruption due to damaged emails). He went
> offline to ask other folks there. When he came back on, the answer was the
> same. What I want to do is not recommended.
If you wanted to try it, simply create another ID rather than running
another copy. Have just one ID for notes, etc. (Under File... Switch
Identities...)
Cb
cbrady @ tulane.edu
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