I switched over from the 'Dark Side' in 2001 and had been using Microsoft Access and was actually quite good at a little SQL search. When I came to the Mac there wasn't anything like Access that I could afford. After Access, AppleWorks Database is laughable if not downright ridiculous. Finally, I've been able to purchase and use FileMaker.....what a relief!
Tim On 1/13/05 11:28 AM, "Bob Whiton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> From: Tim Collier > >> The spreadsheet and 'database' (if you could call it that) parts of >> AppleWorks were useless. Nobody could seriously use them for anything other >> than 'playing around' (my opinion). > > I disagree entirely. I've used pro quality spreadsheet and database > packages at work, and have used Appleworks at home for more than a > decade, and I love Appleworks (at least prior to v. 6). The > spreadsheet and word processing modules are more than sufficient for > most home use, and the database is a _major_ advantage for Works over > Office packages. I've used the Appleworks database for home > inventory and finance, and even used it to organize a swim meet, and > consider the database a widely underappreciated tool for home > computer users. > > Spending many hundreds of dollars (more than a few, unless you're > pirating) for professional word processor, spreadsheet, and database > packages for home use makes no sense at all for most of us. I hope > that Apple continues support for AppleWorks. > > Bob -- Exterminate all rational thought. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
