My dad has been using CARDBOX, the DOS version for hundreds of years,
(well, nine actually)and has now emerged in the 21st century needing
the same functionality and use but for Windows 98. He approached
Cardbox (the Company) and they wanted 300 UK pounds. He had already
had a few laughs that day watching an old Morecambe and Wise and was
amazed that they were serious. Over to you folks. SAME use and
functionality, to suit Win 98, but NOT at a comedians price. Thanks.
Dave.

I used CardBox a similar number of years ago ... from what I remember
its a fairly simple flat-file system. I'd suggest looking at shareware
as well as commercial software, but you could consider a package such
as Ability Office, which at GBP 50 is a very reasonably-priced
alternative to MS Office
http://www.ability.com/sales/products/database.php?ln=uk

It's also stocked occasionally by QVC www.qvcuk.com who offer a 30-day
trial period on all purchases including software.

It might be helpful if you can give some idea of what applications
your father uses CardBox for, and whether he would wish to migrate
existing data.

Owain