>Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2002 02:19:03 -0500 >From: Ryan Coleman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Office replacement - database > > >Hi, > > > >What can I use to create Office compatible databases, under either 9, > >X or linux? > >MySQL. There is a PPC version available, however I have not used it. >MySQL also has many front-end applications available online to access >the DB (both free and Shareware).
Ooops. I should have clarified that the creator itself needs to be free for personal or non-commercial use. I was investigating Ragtime, but it doesn't have a db segment. However: >Just about anything that can make a database. > >Office can import many common formats; if not yours then use an >intermediate format like dBase dbf, Lotus wks, Excel xls. >Simple tables you can just use tab delimited. Does this mean I can just do it up in Apple/ClarisWorks, then rely on Office to import it when necessary? -- David Clae Gason Secretary, Melbourne Wireless mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wireless.org.au i hate anarchists. i think there should be a law against them -tahl -- 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> 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/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
