From: David Howard (dhoward_at_nonexisting.hamakor.org.il)
Date: Sun 20 Jun 2004 - 01:55:20 IDT
Hi all,
I've been reading the recent thread on DBs with some interest, since
I've been interested for some time in learning how to use a DB. My only
previous DB experience was long ago with a DOS-based version of Lotus
1-2-3, with very clunky Hebrew support. I am looking for a database
programme suited to my needs.
The DB would be used by English teachers in a Jerusalem High School, to
keep detailed ongoing records of students - class, hakbatzot, grades
etc. Currently, such records are kept in (Hebrew-enabled) MS Excel
files: English interface, all data in Hebrew. OOcalc offers some
solutions, but like Excel requires alterations to multiple spreadsheets
when any changes are made. A DB with full Hebrew support is an obvious
solution. MS Access is *not* an option.
Most of the actual and potential users are native English speakers,
MS-centric, with poor Hebrew literacy, with limited computer skills (is
this redundant? ;-) ), and with *no* CLI skills.
The requirements therefore are:
1. *Full* Hebrew support
2. GUI, preferably but not essentially in English
3. Ability to import existing MS Excel data
4. Reasonable learning curve for the technically-challenged
Any and all suggestions will be gratefully received.
TIA
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