Digital BW, The Print

At 06:31 AM 2/15/04 +1300, you wrote:
>Hi,
>perhaps this is slightly OT.
>
>However, we all have to face the task of keeping a database of our 
>scan/digicam/printfiles and saving them to CD or DVD.
>
>I'm currently trying to get through cataloging a hefty backlog of scans 
>and would be interested to know of any programs or methods that people 
>have found worthwhile.
>
>I'm only using MS Works Database, which I suspect will make life more 
>difficult when searching for files.
>
>At present I catalogue my files by year-month-date-neg.no. and have all my 
>scan files on one set of CDs and the print files on another set. This way 
>I can keep the scan files at a friend's house in case of fire etc.
>
>Any tips on systems and software would be most appreciated.
>
>thanks,
>Richard
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Richard,

I use a super low-tech way.    It doesn't matter where you start numbering 
the CD's and it is open-ended. The directory files are TXT that can be read 
and changed in any word processor. When I fill a CD I make a txt directory 
that is key-word searchable.  For example you zero in with part of a file 
name or a date.  You can annotate the files in a word processor any way you 
want. I use Advanced Directory Printer for Windows available at share-ware 
sites.  The bottom line is the data is safe and doesn't need a special 
program to access it.

AZ