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From: jensend1@yvax.byu.edu
Newsgroups: comp.databases
Subject: Re: Superbase 4 Windows
Message-ID: <2316jensend1@yvax.byu.edu>
Date: 15 May 91 03:39:49 GMT
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I haven't used Superbase 4 Windows or DBase IV, but I have used DBase III+,
Paradox, the Paradox Engine, and Superbase for the Atari ST.  Superbase is the easiest to use straight out of the box.  The VCR
you're doing, so the user never feels "abandoned" by an application - which is
important if you actually want someone to use your work.

When Tom Rombouts from Ashton-Tate posted in response to this question, he
mentioned some concerns about the Superbase language being a form of BASIC.  That's true.
However, I find my Superbase programs shorter and easier to read than my DBase
programs.  Both application languages are basically BASIC, with different
quirks.  I'd always rather use C!

Superbase's handling of the user interface is really slick.  It's quite easy to
program, and very intuitive to use.  It's definitely worth giving a try.

David A. Jensen
jensend1@byuvax.byu.edu