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Re: FOSS equivalents of *OLD* database and spreadsheet tools?



On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 10:24:25AM -0400, Michael Stone wrote:
> On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 12:38:10PM -0500, Richard Owlett wrote:
> >Back in 70's/80's I wrote programs as part of routine job duties.
> > {8080/8085 assembler, dBase and Paradox}
> >Neither I, nor my employers, classed me as a "programmer".
> >I was "Senior Engineering Tech" or "Junior Engineer".
> >IOW, I was not in abject *AWE* of computers. *ROFL*
> >
> >Right now I'm working on a personal project.
> >INPUT:	How much of what did I eat?
> >OUTPUT:	How much [cal/protein/fiber] did I eat?
> >
> >SQL {and variants} seen to dominate all else.
> >IIRC, dBase was simpler.
> >
> >What current FOSS system might I be comfortable with?
> 
> Take a look at kexi

Yes, I mentioned that already, although I can't vouch for it because
it's not the class of application I delve in.

I'm sure there are a few apps covering that.

Cheers
-- t

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