[BC] Automation software

[tpt at literock93r.com]

A colleague, (non-technical), is faced with the problem of replacing  
an ancient server-based automation system for a cluster--with no  
budget.  Prophet quoted him $100K.

He uses natural log and natural music for log generation.  He's seen  
our Simian systems, which would probably work for two of his stations~  
a news talk and a music station, both satellite fed, but the other two  
stations require something that can be used either live assist or  
voice-tracked for music-intensive formats.

Suggestions?  I thought Enco might be able to help him out but its  
been a long time since I've looked at any of their systems.  Given the  
availability of cheap, and large, hard drives my inclination would be  
to use several stand-alone pc-based systems, rather than a server-work  
station approach. Especially if his budget is that limited.  However,  
I think I would want a touch-screen based system for a live  
music/personality format.

Any suggestions?