On Sep 5, 2008, at 3:51 AM, Ted Treen wrote: > > > > > > On Sep 4, 2008, at 5:01 PM, Doug Burton wrote: > > > >> > >> I'm looking for database or spreadsheet software with very good > >> report writing capabilities. I need to be able to print a strip of > >> address labels for my mail case (I'm a rural mail carrier). I > >> presently use a word processor, but making changes is very > difficult > >> when I need to insert a new address into the mix. A database > program > >> would be ideal if I could use the report writing function to create > >> the labels. I use the 8.5"x11" solid white label sheets and > then cut > >> the strips and affix them to the case. The post office is supposed > >> to provide labels for our cases, but they can't get them to > print the > >> way I need them either! If anyone has a suggestion I'll be > happy to > >> hear it. > > > > > > Try Filemaker's "Home" product - Bento. > > I can't say if it will do what you want, but it's very cheap > (comparitively) and, I believe, "try-before-you-buy" > > See it HERE > > > Good luck, > > Ted
Thanks for the tip Ted, I'm currently waiting for the email which has the link to the private download site for Bento. You are correct, it is reasonably priced and might be just what I'm looking for. I'll give the trial a shot, but may end up buying it anyway if I like it for other things if it doesn't work out for this particular purpose. Just a message from Doug... --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
