Database Software Suggestions

lifeonathread · lifeonathread #1 (**permalink**)

11-05-2009, 02:42 PM

Hey there!
I work for a build shop and we're needing to document all the objects that we've build into an extensive, searchable database complete with photos. However, we've no idea what programs would be appropriate to use. We also would like to eventually have the database available for online searches via a website.

While Freeware isn't REQUIRED, it is PREFERRED.

We have Mac OS X 10.5.8

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

Sur3Mac · Sur3Mac #2 (**permalink**)

11-05-2009, 02:59 PM

Well, you have Bento3, but that's not free.

You have you're Oracle, this ids a favorite.

And of course OpenOffice, NeoOffice, and MySQL.

Hope this helps

cwa107 · cwa107 #3 (**permalink**)

11-05-2009, 03:09 PM

I would try OpenOffice's database package first. If it's not powerful enough for you, FileMaker's Bento can easily handle what you're looking to do, but as Sur3Mac said, it is not free.

technologist · technologist #4 (**permalink**)

11-05-2009, 03:26 PM

Neither Bento nor OpenOffice could support a website.

MySQL could, and it's free, but it's complicated to set up and use.
FileMaker could, and it's easier than MySQL, but it's expensive.

Sur3Mac · Sur3Mac #5 (**permalink**)

11-05-2009, 03:42 PM

I didn't even bother to add Filemaker...

lifeonathread · lifeonathread #6 (**permalink**)

11-06-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technologist

MySQL could, and it's free, but it's complicated to set up and use.

I went to the MySQL website and after the 30 day free trial it's $600 a year it says...

technologist · technologist #7 (**permalink**)

11-06-2009, 12:14 PM

There are free versions, and then there are paid versions with support.

Steelgrave · Steelgrave #8 (**permalink**)

11-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Try MAMP (MAMP: Mac, Apache, MySQL, PHP). It's meant for a small database driven website like what you're looking for.

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Member Since: Mar 02, 2009 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 5 Mac Specs: MBP, MBA, MacMini	11-06-2009, 12:17 PM Try MAMP (MAMP: Mac, Apache, MySQL, PHP). It's meant for a small database driven website like what you're looking for. 13" MacBook Pro (4GB, 2.53GHz) MacBook Air Mac Mini Server
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lifeonathread #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 05, 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2 Mac Specs: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger	11-05-2009, 02:42 PM Hey there! I work for a build shop and we're needing to document all the objects that we've build into an extensive, searchable database complete with photos. However, we've no idea what programs would be appropriate to use. We also would like to eventually have the database available for online searches via a website. While Freeware isn't REQUIRED, it is PREFERRED. We have Mac OS X 10.5.8 Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Sur3Mac #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 03, 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,563 Mac Specs: Late 2011 MBP 13" i5/16GB RAM,Early 2007 MB white 13", 2x TV 3rd Gen, ᣦ	11-05-2009, 02:59 PM Well, you have Bento3, but that's not free. You have you're Oracle, this ids a favorite. And of course OpenOffice, NeoOffice, and MySQL. Hope this helps
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technologist #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	11-05-2009, 03:26 PM Neither Bento nor OpenOffice could support a website. MySQL could, and it's free, but it's complicated to set up and use. FileMaker could, and it's easier than MySQL, but it's expensive.
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Sur3Mac #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 03, 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,563 Mac Specs: Late 2011 MBP 13" i5/16GB RAM,Early 2007 MB white 13", 2x TV 3rd Gen, ᣦ	11-05-2009, 03:42 PM I didn't even bother to add Filemaker...
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technologist #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	11-06-2009, 12:14 PM There are free versions, and then there are paid versions with support.
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