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Emergency-management log software?

Looking through some of my old bookmarks this morning, I came across the DOS-based EOC management program from KA9ZGH. It's been years (literally) since I used that package, but I remember how useful it could be...that and the now-defunct SkyLog program, which I thought would be a great pseudo-CAD program for operators at NWS net-control positions.And I started thinking to myself..."Self, this package needs some updating, and not everyone is using Microsoft-based computers these days."So the mental wheels are turning now. My idea: rewrite the program in a more portable language, give it a GUI, and leave the door open to integrate client/server functionality. In short, port it over to Java (since that's the most portable language I know how to write in), and update it thoroughly.Now, the questions. This is more geared towards people who have used some sort of program for EOC management or SKYWARN logging, but I'll take suggestions from any and all. And keep in mind that I want to keep this as operator-friendly as possible, so the KISS principle will be in full sway. What sort of functionality would YOU want in such a package?Discuss.