tomr@ashtate (Tom Rombouts) (07/25/90)
Greetings DOS netlanders! I work in product development at Ashton-Tate, makers of dBASE III+, dBASE IV, Framework, MultiMate, etc. To help get this new news group going, I am offering to hear input from anyone regarding microcomputer database products. I will also attempt to handle simple support questions, but if there are too many I might have to refer some to our support or customer service numbers. (Which appear below.) Note also that several of our programmers monitor comp.databases, and technical questions regarding things such as data formats can be posted there. Things I need your input on: What you like/dislike about dBASE vs. other micro DBMS products The importance (if any) of cross platform development to you The use of ad hoc vs. "canned" query methods What you will need from future micro databases Plain old DOS vs. OS/2, *NIX, or other alternatives (There are a number of other well-publicized issues regarding Ashton-Tate that I, being a lowly techie, unfortunately have no control over and can not even really comment on or respond to. I am sincerly trying to help advance micro DBMS technology, not fill this group with flame wars. :-) ) ASHTON-TATE RESOURCES: Tech support: (213) 329-0086 (Support is now free and unlimited) Customer Svc: (213) 329-9989 (Questions on upgrades, discounts, etc.) User group referral: (213) 538-7436 (Find dBASE user groups in your area) Developer services: (213) 538-7358 (Programs for consultants, etc.) BBS's: 1200 Baud: (213) 538-6196 2400 Baud: (213) 324-2188 I hope this posting has not seemed commercial in nature. I am doing it on my own initiative to keep in closer touch with your needs. Tom Rombouts Torrance Techie tomr@ashtate.A-T.com Voice: (213) 538-7108 Fax: (213) 538-7989 DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions expressed herein are my own and do not represent Ashton-Tate Corporation.