Placename database query

[Nick Thieberger]

OpenOffice Base is a free relational database program that repays a
little effort in learning.

2009/4/2 Christopher Doty <suomichris at gmail.com>:
> 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
>>
>