Have them seriously consider Filemaker Pro.
Spreadsheets are good for some types of database work, but a true db
program will give you a lot more flexibility. If cost is a major
consideration, Appleworks does have a db module that isn't bad.
Using a db program allows easier manipulation of the data and worlds
better presentation of the records.
Jerry
On Monday, July 28, 2003, at 10:40 PM, Carlos Nazario wrote:
> Hello out there...
>
> I am working with a puppetry troupe that is evolving into a puppetry
> arts organization and as such need a good program to handle our
> database needs. They were considering Excel, but I questioned this
> thinking that a dedicated d-base program would be far better and
> easier to use.
>
> Any users of Excel or other programs care to share their opinion?
>
> By the way the puppet group is non-profit so cost could figure into
> the equation.
>
>
>
> Carlos
>
>
> P.S. What about an older version of FileMaker?
>
>
>
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