Hi -
My name is Eric Leland I am a consultant working with CompuMentor in San
Francisco on a review of ebase. In addition to conversations with
Techrocks and ebase developers, I am gathering input from current users on
their experience using ebase. The goal is to provide a comprehensive
review of ebase for the benefit of nonprofits who are faced with the chore
of database planning.
For those of you who are able, I would greatly appreciate your input on the
following questions. I encourage you to include details where appropriate,
and any other comments you have that may not be covered by my questions
below. You can send your answers directly to my attention at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I hope to have the review done in April, which I will forward to the list.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or
concerns. Thank you all for your time,
Eric
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Questions
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Choosing Ebase
Did your organization draft a database plan prior to choosing ebase?
Did your organization evaluate other database packages/services or custom
options? If so what were they, and why did you choose ebase over them?
Did your organization upgrade to ebase from another database system? If so,
please list what system and explain what ebase has to offer over your prior
system.
Using Ebase
What do you use ebase for (e.g. contact list, donor tracking,
member/activist profiles, etc)?
Do multiple people in your office use ebase at the same time?
Do you own FileMaker Pro or FileMaker Pro Server?
Have you customized ebase? If so, please list the types of customizations
(ie new labels, new reports, new fields, etc).
Are their particular functions of Ebase you find most/least
helpful? Please explain.
Support
Do you use outside consultants to help support/develop ebase?
Do you find the ebase manual helpful? Why or why not?
Do you find the ebase support listserv helpful? Why or why not?
General
What are the main benefits of ebase for your organization?
What are the main drawbacks?
Other comments?
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Eric Leland, Technology Consultant
CompuMentor
487 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Voice: 415.512.7784 x349
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Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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