Yeah - I know it's designed for scrappers.. but my point is.. if you are going to try and organize your stuff... especially after collecting thousands of items... you are going to want a program that helps you get started.. and although just for scrappers.. I would recommend a program that lets you do more. You use Photoshop or PSP right? Why not use Hallmark's Scrapbook paint program.... because it is very limited and you like the flexibity power of PS or PSP... same with a catalog program.
But... you didn't answer the question.. does DS help you by retreiving info from the files like the other programs I mention do.. or does it require you to manually type everything in?
And.. comparing "chalk to cheese" isn't really that far of a stretch... many english cheeses are chalk-like in appearance and consistancy and saying a cheese is "chalky" is ok.

Now comparing chalk and roast beef... that's a stretch!