Fifteen years with A4 v1.1, v2 & 2.1 and now I am contemplating moving to A4 v8 for my new XP Pro machine. I have been on this forum on and off for more years than I care to remember and all have been enjoyable.
With a lot of work and personal research data bases in A4 v2.1 to transfer, will I be disappointed moving to A4 v8? Are there any serious caveats for a transition? I am getting too old to become a computer scientist but I can hold my own.
I have read most of the old and new threads on the transition over the last few years. I only need a single user edition without all the extras or fax and don't need the A5 Windows version with all the bells and whistles and learning curve. The simple .dbf and memo fields data base program will suit me just fine and I'm not concerned about the speed issues mentioned here, just a smooth transition.
When I think about using an alternative data base such as Access, which I have, I would rather commit hari kiri. I've tried it and hate it. What were you thinking Microsoft?? I'm a hobby user, not a professional! I want it to run my way, not your way! My previous use of A4 v2 & 2.1 has been most enjoyable but Microsoft has pushed the envelope of compatibility to the limit. My research data bases are simply too large for an attempt to use Excel and this wouldn't be practical anyhow.
My choices are either A4 v8 for XP Pro or keeping this old P3 Dell for Alpha4 v 2.1 Windows ME until it gives up the ghost, or both as a nice additional backup solution. Installing operating systems and programs again, along with the small home network in Windows ME on this old Dell is not my idea of enjoyment.
I have even contemplated soliciting to buy an unwanted and unused full A4 v7 version to register because funds are tight. My decision will most likely be based on any comments or suggestions posted here (if any).
Not only that but I accidentally posted this new thread in Alpha 5 V 4 too. They're going to kill me! :)
With Best Regards,
Dave McClain
Alpha 4 Forever!
With a lot of work and personal research data bases in A4 v2.1 to transfer, will I be disappointed moving to A4 v8? Are there any serious caveats for a transition? I am getting too old to become a computer scientist but I can hold my own.
I have read most of the old and new threads on the transition over the last few years. I only need a single user edition without all the extras or fax and don't need the A5 Windows version with all the bells and whistles and learning curve. The simple .dbf and memo fields data base program will suit me just fine and I'm not concerned about the speed issues mentioned here, just a smooth transition.
When I think about using an alternative data base such as Access, which I have, I would rather commit hari kiri. I've tried it and hate it. What were you thinking Microsoft?? I'm a hobby user, not a professional! I want it to run my way, not your way! My previous use of A4 v2 & 2.1 has been most enjoyable but Microsoft has pushed the envelope of compatibility to the limit. My research data bases are simply too large for an attempt to use Excel and this wouldn't be practical anyhow.
My choices are either A4 v8 for XP Pro or keeping this old P3 Dell for Alpha4 v 2.1 Windows ME until it gives up the ghost, or both as a nice additional backup solution. Installing operating systems and programs again, along with the small home network in Windows ME on this old Dell is not my idea of enjoyment.
I have even contemplated soliciting to buy an unwanted and unused full A4 v7 version to register because funds are tight. My decision will most likely be based on any comments or suggestions posted here (if any).
Not only that but I accidentally posted this new thread in Alpha 5 V 4 too. They're going to kill me! :)
With Best Regards,
Dave McClain
Alpha 4 Forever!
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