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If you like this blog you might share some of my interests; ergo, you may enjoy some of the free tidbits I’ll be making available here for your very own use. However, if you think doing something like databasing your book collection indicates the need for professional help, perhaps not. I don’t blame you.
Feedback on these freebies is most welcome, along with suggestions for later versions or improvements.
Headless Hollow Database Collection v1.0
It started so innocently. I needed a way to record the software and hardware I’d bought for work, to keep track of serial numbers and warranties. And then—insanely—I caught the databasing bug. First my books, then CDs, then games, then DVDs, all fell like dominoes into a neatly organised set of records. Sure, in response to the jeers of friends and family, I tried to justify the whole exercise as being incredibly handy should the house burn down or everything I own being stolen. But the truth is—and I think I can admit it now—it just gives me a warm little feeling inside.
If you know what I’m talking about, and you happen to own a copy of Filemaker Pro version 6 or above, today’s your lucky day, because I’m giving away to my Headless Hollow readers the lovingly-crafted templates for my Hardware, Software, Book, Music, Game and DVD databases. Use them individually or download the Head control panel that gives easy access to all. The databases use the fonts Helvetica and Lucida Grande.
DVD List View
DVD Data View
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Hardware database v1.0
Software database v1.0
Book database v1.0
Music database v1.0
Game database v1.0
DVD database v1.0
Head database v1.0
Please note: No responsibility is accepted for use of these files, and use is entirely at your own risk. I use these all the time but don’t blame me if something goes pear-shaped! These files may be redistributed freely provided no modifications are made and credit is given to Headless Hollow.
Watch for future improvements to these databases as I continue to tweak them. The hard part is entering your content, so for now, get databasing you crazy geek you!