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From: andyc@hplsla.HP.COM (Andy Cassino)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Databases
Message-ID: <5440063@hplsla.HP.COM>
Date: 13 Oct 89 19:03:26 GMT
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|This is a repeated question.  I'm in the market for a database, and having no
|experience with them, would appreciate the views of the net on them.  The more
|specific and detailed, the better, of course.
| 
|I originally posted this about five days ago, and got exactly five responses,
|three of which were 'could you let me know, too'.  At this point, replies via
|----------

Okay, okay! I refrained from answering because I just don't have that much
experience with data bases. But I did buy Base2 by Antic a few months ago for
my simple-minded home database needs, for which it works just fine. 

Strengths: GEM-based, uncomplicated, very easy to set-up the database 
records and reports, even if you only use it occasionally. Fast, since the
whole database is loaded into RAM.  The database record can be modified 
even after entries have been made. Overall - fun to use.

Weaknesses: The size of the database is limited to the amount of available
RAM you have, minus accessories, TSRs, caches, RAMdisks, desk managers, etc.
For my uses on my Mega2, this will never be a problem. Biggest concern 
for me is that the database is not compatible with any of the standard big 
database programs, in case I ever want to upgrade to one.

Other: A friend that tried Base2 was not happy with report formatting, tried
DBman III (I think) and found it way too complicated, decided to roll his own.

Hope this helps.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are those solely
of the author, who has no pecuniary interest in the companies mentioned.

Copyright (c) 1989 by Andrew Cassino.  All rights reserved.

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