Hello all,
I'm looking for a simple database for a friend, he wants to keep track of his inventory. I've looked at some MySQL interfaces, but they all have one problem - they're too inclined at administration, while all he needs is a neat screen for entering/modifying data. Modifying the structure of the database/users or whatever will be RARELY done, if ever.
To be specific, he was satisfied with FOXPRO and he wants a replacement. Importing his FOXPRO (.dbf) file is also essential.
Your help would be really appreciated Thanks.
openoffice 2.0
try the openoffice.org 2.0 it has an MSaccess like program
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make it obvious that it is beta
please folks when you suggest beta software make sure to explicitly point that out, we don't want to give misinformation.
OpenOffice.org 2.0 is still beta, and apparently it has an access like tool.
I'm sure there are many webbased front ends too.
all these tools simply function as database server frontends, in many cases being able to front for several servers.
I don't know if any of them is any good though, please if you or your friend go through the trouble of testing them all, write us reviews so others won't have to go through the whole process again.
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Best think resembling foxpro
Best think resembling foxpro or clipper on linux is flagship
croky
Simple database.
It's not as easy as foxpro, but I think you can try one of the following : a). Running Visual FoxPro under WINE (although it seems that Microsoft does not agree and/or support this practice) (just search "visual fox pro linux" on google) b). Use MySQL as database and GAMBAS for the programming and interface design. In a way gambas is visual basic for linux. It is not as complex or featured as MS's VB but it's perfect for a small app to get the job done.
By running something like Fox
By running something like FoxPRO under linux you'll be IMHO sitting alone in the corner for multiple reasons: 1) Microsoft won't support you. 2) No GNU/Linux group/person'll support you "Maybe i'm wrong regarding this point"
IMHO one of the man points is not just to swap the OS, It's trying to be familiar with the new software and the GNU/Linux culture.
If you are afraid to move to GNU/Linux try to use the existing FLOSS tools that are known to run under the win32 platform and when you become familiar with them you can do the switch!
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Misunderstanding
I'm just looking for something similar. Be it based on MySQL or whatever doesn't matter. As long as I have a decent data-entry GUI.
- Decent GUI for data browsing & entry
- Ability to do some logical/algebraic queries (show all entries >= x) etc...
- A nice, logical interface. The guy that will be doing queries isn't an expert.
Please re-suggest any programs based on these criteria, and sorry for bothering you all :)Did you have a look at phpmya
Did you have a look at phpmyadmin ?
You can also try one of the following:
mysql-admin, mysql-query-browser, mysql-navigator
Maybe one of them'll do!
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