Fred, We went with V8 mostly for the column name length. We had started to use another sizeable database (many columns and tables) but as we got into it the cryptic column names (with inconsistent abbreviations) and odd placement of related data in the same table often made it hard to actually find what you were looking for. The V8 name process makes it easy to read particularly for trusted, non-admin users who did not write the system but are given access to tables for behind the scene editing and specialized reports. Many other benefits have popped up since we started which is part of any learning process. 7.6 is very good, but for a few extra bucks it is more than worth going V8. No regrets on our part.
Tom Frederick Elm City Center 1314 W Walnut Jacksonville, IL 62650 Off - 217-245-9504 Fax - 217-245-2350 Email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - www.elmcity.org ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fred C Kopp Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 11:44 AM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Wow! I coulda had a V-8. Hi all, I am converting a modest (15MB) database from 2.11 to Windows. Should I make the leap to Turbo V-8 or settle for 7.6? I hardly approach the capabilities of 7.6, but I'm greedy enough to want MORE! What's the sensible solution? Thanks, Fred Fred C. Kopp Authorized R:Base Developer 19 Teri Lane Washington, PA 15301 P 724-222-7376 F 724-222-7376 C 724-413-5534 E [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
