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At Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:10:59 -0500,
Russell Adams wrote:
> 
> Given the discussion about a "simple" database, it struck me that I
> might just use properties and column mode. Dynamic fields and views,
> hotlinks, VC, text file...

[...]

> I thought I'd post here for feedback prior to committing my contacts
> to this format.

This is essentially what I do.  Having a well defined text based
scheme makes exporting, conversion, etc. feasible and easy and
org-mode itself makes data entry and viewing straightforward.  I've
given up on all other contact managers...