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Posted by cpb
Aug 18, 2006 at 10:29 PM
- also have a look at Brilliant database:
http://www.brilliantdatabase.com/shots.html
So far it has proven very capable, support has also been excellent.
-cpb
Posted by Wojciech
Aug 19, 2006 at 12:39 PM
Thanks!
Right, it also looks promising. I’ve noted the possibilities not only to add/change fields, but also to to adjust fonts, colors, choose location etc. On the other hand there are also some ‘technical’ limitations, concerning the number and size of attachments. The trial period is short - 15 days, but they have 50 per cent discount for non-commercial institutions and I hope this means also education sector.
Wojciech
cpb wrote:
>- also have a look at Brilliant
>database:
>http://www.brilliantdatabase.com/shots.html
>So far it has proven
>very capable, support has also been excellent.
>
>-cpb
Posted by Ken Ashworth
Aug 19, 2006 at 04:30 PM
Since we’re talking about relational databases - MS-Access, Brillant - I feel I should mention Alpha5, which is currently at v.7:
http://www.alphasoftware.com/products/a5v7/highlights.asp
Pricing:
http://www.alphasoftware.com/shop/a5v7desktopversion.asp
Granted the program lists for $199 (Desktop Version), current promotion (until 08-24-2006) is offering $119 - I’ve seen it go for $99, they’re always running promotions.
I’ve been using Alpha since v.2 for DOS cameout way back when, and although I haven’t upgraded from Alphs5v4, I’ve been tempted on numerous occassions - A5v4 still suits may needs, and I’m not developing for a large office any longer (just personal projects to meet my needs).
Although, I haven’t trialed Brillant - based on it’s published feature set - for the price difference Alpha5 has a lot to offer.
The Desktop version will allow you to develop single user applications, and if you are the only user you can skip a lot of the menu development and error checking (elaborate field validation). Although the real power of the program lies in the Xbasic progtramming language, this can be hidden through use of Action Scripting.
Anyway, something to consider…
Later,
KenA