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From: broy@vaxa.weeg.uiowa.edu (Barbara Roy)
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Subject: Re: Database for IBM PC (adaptable to mailorder business)?
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Date: 3 Aug 90 14:16:26 GMT
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In article <1990Aug1.053314.1946@cbnewsi.att.com>, rw@cbnewsi.att.com (robert.h.wentworth) writes...
>This is an elementary survey question regarding data base programs for
>IBM PC compatibles.  I'd like to know what major products are available
>that might suit our purposes, and what the general merits of each are...
> 

I have used a number of database products, but by far the one that ranks highest
for its ratio of power/ease of use is Paradox 3.0. This is a menu-driven product
that allows new users to create files/input forms/reports with minimal training.
The manuals are well-written also. The PAL programming language and Data Entry
Toolkit allow more advanced users to create complete applications. This is an
excellant product for non-programming types.

I have no affiliation with Borland other than being a satisfied user.

Barbara Roy, Weeg Computing Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. 52242
Phone: 319-335-5506  
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Disclaimer: My opinions are solely my own and may change daily.