Rolling Stock Database
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Keeping track of a large inventory of rolling stock can be a problem. I have trouble remembering which cars
are in need of repairs, and even which ones I own. (I have found duplicates in my collection) To solve this
problem I wrote a simple database program to keep track. It is written in Perl/Tk for Windows NT4 which
is the only platform it is tested on. I believe it should work on 95 and 98 without any problems. It should
also run under UNIX with the exception of the print command. Deleting the slash conversion line prior to the
system command should fix it. You must have Perl and the Tk module installed on your system to run this.
I developed this using the Active State Perl v5.005_3. I do not do anything weird (I do not think) so it
should run with any other versions out there (5.002 or later). If
you find any bugs (not noted in the known ones) or have any cool ideas, please send me an
email. I make no promise to fix anything or add any features as
I primarily developed this for my own interests. One other note: All file operations use a forward slash (UNIX
style) as this is more natural for me and required less work since forward slashes do not need to be escaped.
My Usage Restrictions
This is freely distributable software. You may modify the code to your hearts desire as long as you leave the
header comments intact. I would also appreciate it if you could drop me a note explaining your enhancements and
provide me with a copy. You can freely redistribute the code. Do not try to sell it else I might not be too
happy!
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