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Steve,

What options are limited to DOS dBase in the near future?  I have some dBase 4
I also possibly need converted to Visual dBase 7.

Byron.

Steven Cartier wrote:

> Karl,
>
> The best tool for dBase code and tables is dBase.  If you wish to use as
> much of your existing code as possible, then Visual dBase 5.6 which is
> available from Inprise or ZacCatalogs as well as other outlets would be a
> good choice.  VDB 5.6 will run most if not all of your dBase III code with
> very few changes.  It does require Windoze 3.x or higher and if you run
> your code "as is" you will not be taking advantage of all that Windoze has
> to offer.  If you choose Visual dBase 7, then your code will not run unless
> you are willing to make truly major changes.  dBase 5 for DOS would be an
> excellent choice, but is no longer being produced.  You may find a
> re-seller who has some copies left on the shelf for you to purchase.  Of
> course, using a DOS product may limit some other options in the near
> future.
> Your data can be maintained in dBase III+ tables if you wish, or imported
> into a more sophisticated dBase table which will give you more options and
> more stable memo and index files.
> Check www.zaccatalogs.com for pricing.  They are usually the most
> reasonably priced.
>
> Karl Keyte <karl@koft.com> wrote in article <36E4129B.33E51E11@koft.com>...
> > We have some old dBase II and dBase III code we need converting
> > to new code. We only need to convert the FUNCTIONALITY, not
> > necessarily import the code. So...the syntax can differ. However,
> > what CAN'T change is the database and index files. Either they need
> > to be supported directly, or an import needs to exist.
> >
> > Can anyone offer any suggestions? dBase 5 for DOS? dBase 7 for
> > Windows, Foxpro???
> >
> > Please e-mail me directly.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Karl
> >
> >