[comp.databases] dBase_and_Reflex

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

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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