ms@tnoibbc.UUCP (Martin Steenhuis) (05/02/89)
Hi, Does anyone know the differences between dBase-4 and the DBM Reflex on an IBM-PC XT/AT? Any help is appreciated. Please reply by mail. Thanks in advance Martin Steenhuis Martin Steenhuis : TNO - IBBC USENET : ms@tnoibbc Expert System Group : PO-box 49 UUCP : ..!hp4nl!tnoibbc!ms : 2600 AA Delft : the Netherlands VOICE : +31 15 606293 -- Martin Steenhuis : TNO - IBBC USENET : ms@tnoibbc Expert System Group : PO-box 49 UUCP : ..!hp4nl!tnoibbc!ms : 2600 AA Delft : the Netherlands VOICE : +31 15 606293
PlayModem@cup.portal.com (Renee Collins Greene) (05/10/89)
The basic difference between Reflex and dbase IV (in my opinion) is the user in Reflex is a user friendly - almost entirely menu-driven system. You can be up and running - entering data - within an hour. dbase IV, on the oother hand, takes some study. In essense, with dbase IV, you are learning a language. Reflex is a great, quick way to save, store and retrieve information and statistics. It's report generator is extremely versatile. dbase IV, however, gives you the power of a larger system with integrated multiple databases. - Summary: It depends on your needs. Massive size indicates dbase IV - with the addition of Clipper Autumn 87 or QuickSilver as a compiler, dbase IV becomes a montstrous, fast moving EXecutable program - and just yours - custom built. But it takes time and study. - Summary: Reflex is a fast, ready to go medium sized data base that's