Trying out a new Library Software

Post by **droorz77** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:20 am

I am finally getting my game collection documented and I have been using Delicious Library on my Mac. The new version has a "publish to web" feature. So far it is pretty cool, shows box art, reviews and a quick plot rundown.

I was wondering if you guys could let me know how it works on your computers. It works pretty good on a mac using safari, but it looks like it doesn't like Internet Explorer on a PC...but really who does? (grin)

Here is the link:

http://homepage.mac.com/ajsauter/deliciouslibrary/

It isn't all my stuff but I have a good bit on there.

Thanks!

Post by **racketboy** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:29 am

Ooh! I've seen the Mac software before and though it was pretty cool.
Glad to see they added a web feature.

I hope to have similar functionality in my game database (you will be able to add games to "have" and "want" lists), but it may be a while before it looks as pretty as Delicious Library

Post by **droorz77** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:57 am

Yeah it is a great software, works really well with my movies also. But looks like the web integration isn't all that it's cracked up to be if you aren't viewing it in safari... Oh well, maybe it will get better.

I can't wait to try your database out, I am sure it will be great. Keep up the good work.

Post by **racketboy** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:25 pm

droorz77 wrote:Yeah it is a great software, works really well with my movies also. But looks like the web integration isn't all that it's cracked up to be if you aren't viewing it in safari... Oh well, maybe it will get better.

I can't wait to try your database out, I am sure it will be great. Keep up the good work.

Thanks -- I'm doing some initial testing and having my programmer weed out the bugs.
Most of the major bugs should be out of it in the next few days and then I'll have some other people try it out.

Post by **Inene** » Fri May 30, 2008 5:33 pm

It's cool to see what the service looks like in practice (not dolled up screenshots)...but I think I'll stick to the good old fashioned folders with thumbs + Excel spreadsheet =]

Post by **Barracuda** » Fri May 30, 2008 6:36 pm

I use a program called Libra for the PC. It's a nice piece of freeware that I found to document my Book, DVD, Game, and Cd collection.

Post by **marurun** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:44 pm

Hrm... The site Delicious Library produces is a bit too graphic heavy and slow for my tastes. I think I prefer simpler designs with more information and less flare. Flash and flare can be nice, but that's just too much. Still, it's a neat idea. Do they have multiple templates?

Post by **D.D.D.** » Sat May 31, 2008 12:12 am

droorz77 wrote:Yeah it is a great software, works really well with my movies also. But looks like the web integration isn't all that it's cracked up to be if you aren't viewing it in safari... Oh well, maybe it will get better.

I can't wait to try your database out, I am sure it will be great. Keep up the good work.

It looks interesting. Curious, does it lack an alphabetizing option or is that the order in which you entered the titles?

Post by **Zer** » Sat May 31, 2008 1:59 am

Man, I think I'll set up a mac for that. I got a G4 Cube, but no power supply. Anyone know a good place to get a Cube power supply? I'd get it from eBay but $40-70 is a bit steep for a power supply... that's about what the Cube itself is worth.

Post by **Niode** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:46 am

The software is really only useful to Mac users with built in iSights. Or Mac owners who already own an external iSight or a firewire Quicktime compatible video camera.

If you don't own a mac, then theres free alternatives out there for the windows crowd.

If you have the above equipment it's great and definately worth £20. If not then i'm not sure if it's worth the effort...