I have been using MS Access for several years but was just introduced to
FileMaker Pro and have to concede that it is _far_ superior to Access.
It is cross-platform, has none of the bugs that come when re-naming
fields in Access and actually publishes information in html for instant
and _interactive_ web pages.  Don't overlook FileMaker when examining
your options.  More information at http://www.filemaker.com
BTW, I am in no way connected or obligated to FileMaker, Inc. (formerly
Claris, Inc.).

Paul Muir  [log in to unmask]
http://www.mobilexhibit.com

Gary Acord <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> If you are intending to create and maintain your own database I strongly
> recommend Microsoft Access.  It is by far the best desktop relational
> database tool available today.
>
Bob Oldham wrote:
> >
> >Right now we're using Paradox, which has been OK but can't handle the
> >size fields we need and can't do inventory maintenance. It also runs
> >under DOS, which is a bit of a pain.