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From: neruda@beech.cis.ohio-state.edu (Steve Neruda)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: FoxBase vs 4D functional comparision request
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Date: 21 Apr 89 17:59:33 GMT
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Reply-To: Steve Neruda <neruda@cis.ohio-state.edu>
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How does FoxBase compare with 4D functionality wise?  How difficult is it to 
  implement a multiuser database using Foxbase (do you have to do all the file
  and record locking or does foxbase handle that, is foxbase still fast
  running multiuser?).  Can you send information to external ports from within
  the program?  What about import export capabilities?

I would appreciate any info, please no warfare please, I don't mean to 
  restart any of the recent controversy.

Also I was told by our local (and less than helpful) software dealer
  that you can only purchase the multiuser version through the company.
  Is this true?  Can I get a demo instead?  Does the regular documentation
  contain information on multiuser considerations?

			Thanks for the help

				steve neruda (neruda@cis.ohio-state.edu)

ps.  standard generic disclaimer applies