CRAVENPLAN COMPUTERS - Key Persons
The man who wrote the programs. Alan slaved away over a hot PC for many months to create version one of RockBase Plus.
Chief Beta Tester. Mad keen collector of Rock records since 1963 and particularly obsessed with Stiff Records since 1995 - has his own WWW Site http://www.bestiff.demon.co.uk
A keen music fan and motorcyclist (Kawasaki GTR 1000), Chris started Cravenplan in 1984 to specialize in the writing of bespoke database applications as well as the supply of computer hardware and software. One day whilst browsing through Terry Hounsome's book "Rock Record 6" a foolish thought crossed his mind. Two years later RockBase Plus was born.
Designed the packaging and logos for version 1. Runs his own graphics design company
Job Titles:
- Visual Basic Programmer and Member of Gerrards Cross Computer Club - Created the Setup Program
Visual Basic programmer and member of Gerrards Cross Computer Club - created the setup program.
Programmed most of the new features in version 2. Used to work for Channel Marketmakers (until it's demise) now working for a leading Search Engine.
Another keen motorcyclist, (various BMWs). Designed the database for RockBase Plus, teaching us all the importance of a good solid database design along the way. Also wrote the conversion program which turns Terry's data into data for you to use. Recently completed training as a CEDR accredited mediator.
Another VB Programmer and also a member of Gerrards Cross Computer Club, acted as consultant on various problems.
Terry Hounsome provided the data under license for RockBase Plus and RockBase Plus version 2