Software database for you collector-types

From: Sam Ismail <dastar_at_crl.com>
Date: Tue Apr 29 00:08:37 1997

On Mon, 28 Apr 1997, Kevan Heydon wrote:

>
> In message <199704281022.DAA10960_at_covina.lightside.com>you write:
> > Howdy,
> > I just thought of something. Are any of you using a database to
> > catalogue what software you use/have for these old machines?
>
> I don't just explicitly use a database just for software, but I do use a
> database to catalogue my computer collection as a whole and this does
> include software.
>
> I started using SGML with my own DTD, but I soon started hitting
> limitations, so I now use a PostgreSQL database. I generate all the
> pages for my web site using this database and a Python program. (I am
> currently working on a web based admin system for it also.)

I use FoxPro to catalogue my game carthridges, and as soon as I get a
good handle on all the different classic systems, peripherals and
components I have, I will catalogue those as well.


Sam
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Received on Tue Apr 29 1997 - 00:08:37 BST