I used to be a software trainer specialising in Access from beginner to VBA, so I have a great fondness for Northwind - Nancy Davolio, Alfreds Futterkiste, Laughing Lumberjack Lager.....

I especially liked the version that shipped with Access 95, where the photo of Nancy had been replaced but they had left her date of birth the same, so it appeared that the attractive young blonde lady was in her 50s.

As you say, it is an excellent way to learn about databases and part of it's strength is it's simplicity. I vote for leaving it as it is.