--- Forwarded Message from Bruno Browning <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Fri, 5 Mar 1999 15:21:32 -0600 (CST)
>From: Bruno Browning <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #4890 Circulation Software?
>To: [log in to unmask]
>In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]>

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We looked for a couple of years for a way to replace our old
circulation system, and finally ended up (re)writing our own. The new
system is based on PostgreSQL, a free relational database, with the UI
written in Tcl/Tk, a free programming language with GUI extensions.
Works slick. There are five stations in the labs constantly connected
through the network to the server/database, which can also be accessed
from staff computers. We've been quite pleased with the
performance/reliability of PostgreSQL and the flexibility of Tcl/Tk --
the "free" in freeware in this case is more about your freedom to do
what you want than about price. Feel "free" to mail me off-list if you
want more info. bb

> --- Forwarded Message from egarc <[log in to unmask]> ---
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>>Date: Wed, 03 Mar 1999 12:07:37 -0600
>>From: egarc <[log in to unmask]>
>>Subject: Circulation Software?
>>To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
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> We are considering updating our circulation system from a DOS-based to a
> windows-based system.  Any suggestions for us?  What has worked well (or
> poorly) for you?
> 
> Also, do you know of any publications or websites with reviews of
> circulation software?

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                                                   Bruno
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