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....sql and databases are def not an easy thing to pick > up and run with. This is because grids of data and relationships are hard conceptually... but they are the same thing in excel or oracle or 2 text list files . > Thats why most people use spreadsheets it seems an > easy tool to program most people use excel because its there and dint think , is there a better tool .... personally i would prototype with excel then upgrade to a db technology. > but get in a real mess when the problems get > bigger then a few sheets and more complex logic etc. > > i agree sql and databases are the route too go but it will be a steep > learning curve on this first project and depends how flexible the boss > is. probably not as steep as you fear. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq