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Blist, seen above, which is often referred to as a “cloud application,” is one of my favorite, free quirky software apps, and is a good answer to people with database fear. As you’ll see if you watch the five-minute introductory video demo for Blist, its developers are acutely aware of how many people reach for spreadsheets when they want database functions.
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Blist takes an Excel-like user interface metaphor to the max. The application looks like a spreadsheet, but each cell has surprising features available. For example, you can store a list of infinite length within any Blist cell. You can also store pictures within individual cells, where they are represented as easy-to-scan thumbnail images when the cells are viewed all at once. This is a great way to manage an image library, and a better metaphor than many pure databases will present you.
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Like Blist, Zoho DB & Reports is a database that you use online, and it’s especially well-liked for the variety of reports it can generate. You can create charts, pivot tables and take advantage of other spreadsheet-like features in it.
Many people who use Zoho DB & Reports also like to take advantage of the publishing features it offers. For example, the application will generate code that enables you to directly embed reports into a web page or blog page. Zoho DB & Reports is free for three users to share, and worth a look, especially if you suffer from any database fear.
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Eric HolterBlist takes an Excel-like user interface metaphor to the max
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