Filemaker Pro - was Windows Laptops

[Greg Newell]

Frank,
	The newest version (3.0 i believe) runs $199 at Micro Center. I didn't
know Approach was relational. Are you sure?  I already own approach but
I don't use it. 
				Greg Newell

Frank Cahill wrote:
> 
> Carl Root wrote:
> >
> > Greg Newell wrote:
> > > As long as I'm on the subject ... for those of you who are in
> > > to mobile offices, I highly recommend that you check out FileMaker Pro for
> > > your customer database.  It is fully configurable to any form you wish and
> > > is fully relational and you don't have to have a degree in computer science
> > > to design your own database. Try it you'll like it.
> >
> > There are a lot of techs out there who are still using old DOS
> > programs.  You can export files from these programs into Filemaker Pro
> > MAC or Windows.  I used dBase IV from Jan '87 through Dec '98 and wish I
> > had discovered Filemaker Pro sooner.
> >
> > You can get help from local user groups.  Maybe we'll start out own
> > FMPPTG group. :-)
> >
> > Carl Root, RPT
> 
> Carl, I use Lotus approach. Very easy.
> 
> I have an engineering degree but always hated software. So my wife read
> the book for 1 hour and showed me everything I need to know in five
> minutes. It's relational but I don't use that capability.
> 
> Cost is about $100.
> 
> I don't know about import capabilities, however.
> 
> How much does the Filemaker Pro cost?
> 
> --
> 
> Frank Cahill
> Associate Member
> Northern Va