[meteorite-list] Keeping a meteorite database

From: Murray Paulson <murray.paulson_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:36:36 -0600
Message-ID: <50dd4b6d1003201036q34e53f7dw499d8232313d5a86_at_mail.gmail.com>

Hi:

What is the cost of this software after the evaluation period. I hate
to load stuff up on my computer just to have to un-install it in a
month or two's time because it quits working and I balk at the cost to
continue using it.

I presently use Excel

Cheers

Murray

On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 7:53 PM, John.L.Cabassi <John at cabassi.net> wrote:
> G'Day Elizabeth and Steve
> I forgot to add that this program can be modified to just deal with
> meteorites. And on top of that, it's constantly being upgraded on a
> regular basis. Some of the fields include
>
> - Acquired
> - Main Species
> - Description
> - Locality
> - Country
> - Source
> - Original Cost
> - Current Cost
> - List Price
> - Purchase Price
> - Size
> - Weight
> - Location
> - Free Field 1
> - Free Field 2
> - Image 1
> - Image 2
> - Image 3
> - Image 4
> - Notes
> - Reference Number
>
> Cheers
> John
> IMCA # 2125
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
> [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of
> Elizabeth Warner
> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 11:05 AM
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Keeping a meteorite database
>
>
> Hi Steve & List,
>
> I would also be interested if something already exists...
>
> But making a database (using just Excel or other similar spreadsheet
> program, I'm also okay using MS Access) wouldn't be hard, but what
> fields should be included?
>
> Since I'm also new to collecting, I wouldn't know off the top of my head
>
> what notes to make sure I record with my acquisitions...
>
> I've noticed that generic info about a meteorite is usually included in
> the eBay descriptions and that's easy enough to copy, but what things
> about my specific specimen should I take note of??
>
> Also, any advice on how best to display them? (one came with an acrylic
> easel...)
>
> (11 meteorites with 2 on the way)
>
> Clear Skies!
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
>
>
> Steve Witt wrote:
>> Greetings list,
>>
>> I remember several years ago that one of the list members (I think)
>> had a meteorite database available on CD. It was simply a matter of
>> downloading to your computer and it formed the framework for keeping
>> all pertinent info on your collection, including a place for photos.
>>
>> Is there something like this still available? If not I would like to
>> ask that those that do catalogue their collections please give me some
>
>> ideas on what programs you are using. I really have no idea of where
>> to start. Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated. And if
>> there are any computer geeks on the list, a CD like the one I
>> mentioned would probably sell quite well here on the list.
>>
>> thanx,
>> Steve
>>
>>
>> Steve Witt
>> IMCA #9020
>> http://imca.cc/
>>
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Received on Sat 20 Mar 2010 01:36:36 PM PDT