[flowerlad]

* You could argue that I'm using the wrong tool for the job.*

You are. You could try this reporting tool instead: http://pebblereports.com it has an Office like interface, works really well with databases and has performant crosstabs.

[ken]

They said they're using LibreOffice because they're running Linux. That tool you're suggesting is Windows-only.

If they were using Windows, they could save a couple hundred bucks and just use Excel.