I'm looking for a good (possibly cheap?) tool to allow me to:
define multiple projects for development (software/hardware)
define the project phases
define and commit resources
define detailed plans (like sequence of database migrations per server)
link to other doc's by hyperlinking
report on ongoing projects and timings based on 'views of interest' -> development point of view, QA, Release management, Content management, ...

I know that MSProject is a planning tool but I hate its inflexibility so I need something else. Can anyone help? Any link or feedback is highly appreciated.

I'm sorry to say but On the Frontpage 2002 CD there is a web server app that is quite flexible. I can't remember for the life of me what it's called
You need Frontpage extensions though. I know Frontpage/ASP Sux but It's quite usefull in this area, Give it a go. It's got callender related tools and you set deadlines and User management, project management.

Company policy prevents me from using Frontpage (Corporate Lotus Notes Environment). IP (Intelligent Planner) might be a worthwhile option but as rather expensive and needs tailoring. I wonder if someone has developed a tool similar to what I want ... maybe in Access/Filemaker/ ... I would appreciate any insights and links to this matter.