Database Software
Unlike spreadsheets, databases are designed to index data for later retrieval in any number of variations. This data is usually in text form, but may also be images and objects. A database server is a central hub of data that may accept input and queries from multiple sources.
MS Access
Create a multitude of customizable databases with this popular program. The graphical interface is friendlier than ever. Data can be restated in various permutations, and even translated graphically.
MySQL
An open source database server used throughout the world. MySQL AB, as a company, provides services to support all versions of MySQL databases. The graphical interface is compatible with Windows, Linux, and very soon, Mac.
Oracle Database
A database server with tested and proven security, having just passed its 15th security evaluation. The program is flexible enough to combine data from many other database platforms.
Oracle Berkeley DB
Berkeley DB is a high performance programmatic toolkit providing fast and reliable database support to software developers. It works on virtually every Operating System, and in several programming languages.
askSam
A very flexible database program that has proven effective in storing and retrieving information from a most diverse list of business and personal uses.
Empress RDBMS
A real time embedded database engine promising fast, maintenance free performance with minimal resource depletion.
FileMaker
Here's a very popular family of 5 database software packages ranging from cross platform information sharing to a development kit to server software.
Qddb
Qddb is open source database software that is fully configurable, and able to generate detailed reports, bar charts and graphs.
RecordKeeper
Customizable database solutions. Packaged versions include Business, School, Organization Management, Sales, Video, and Scout Troop Management in either Mac or Windows.
CardBox
Preconfigured database with ability to index any part or the whole of entered information. It can store images and objects as well as text.
BizDB
This program specializes in organizing and transporting your database to the Web, from where you can continue to access and maintain your information. Ideal for people with limited hard drive space, who work from the road, or who telecommute.
Database Links
Here's an online collection of hundreds of database related links, including user groups and tutorials.
SIGMOD
A directory of publicly available database software. SIGMOD (Special Interest Group on Management of Data) is an association for students and professionals interested in research, development, and deployment of database solutions to large-scale data management problems.