DATABASE
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Access - Microsoft's powerful and widely used
relational database software. It comes a part of MS
Office for Windows. (PC only).
FileMaker FileMaker Pro
- Powerful, but easy to
use relational database (Mac and PC)
PC Freeware
Database Programs - Good list of Windows compatible
database software
Mac
Database Software - Good list of Macintosh compatible
database software
MySQL - Very popular open source database
software commonly used for data to be published on the
web. Requires knowledge of scripting languages and back
end configuring to get up and running. (Mac, PC and
Unix)
DEVONThink Pro and Office
- This is a very unique
and sophisticated database program for the Mac only. It
incorporates elements of artificial intelligence into
its searches and relational linking. For large datasets
with infomation in various formats, this database is
worth looking into if you are on a Mac.