Placename database query

[Christopher Doty]

A very simple and free program is Eagle Data (haven't used it, but I
just downloaded it and gave it a test; very easy):
http://www.eaglesoft.de/eagle/eagledata.html  But I think it might not
have enough features for what you are after.

A more appropriate but non-free option for you might be Bento 2
(http://www.filemaker.com/products/bento/overview.html).  It is a sort
of slimmed-down version of FileMaker, very easy to use...  It's US$50
for a license, and I don't think they offer student discounts.  If
you're going to need something really flexible and be used heavily,
this might be a good option.  Bento does have a free trial, so you can
try it out and see if it works for you before you shell out any cash
for it.

Cheers,

Chris

On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 15:21, Joshua Nash <joshua.nash at adelaide.edu.au> wrote:
> Dear RNLDers,
>
> I am doing a longitudinal research project compiling placename data from various
> sources and in various formats. I need software for Mac which I can use to enter
> multiple etymologies, histories and stories associated with the places, location
> of place, fields for name of informant, date of interview and location of
> interview etc . as well as provision for linking this data to sound and
> image/video files. The resultant database should be searchable and easy to use
>
> Any suggestions for some free Mac database software that is easy to use and
> would serve my purpose is appreciated. Possibility for transfer to PC format in
> the future would also be great.
>
> Regards,
>
> Joshua Nash, PhD candidate
> Discipline of Linguistics
> University of Adelaide SA 5005
> Australia
>