Access for Win 3.1 Misc Files
http://www.winsite.com/win3/access/
Rating: 8/10
Whether it be a church membership manager or an SQL query interface for Access under Windows 3.1, you are bound to find something tantalising here.
Access for Win 95 Misc Files
http://www.winsite.com/win95/access/
Rating: 6/10
This site is nowhere near as comprehensive as its Windows 3.1 counterpart, but it is growing slowly.
Essential Access 95 Tips 'n' Tricks
http://odyssey.apana.org.au/~abrowne/homepage.html
Rating: 8/10
This page is maintained by the author of Essential Windows 95, and this guy really knows his stuff! Bookmark this one if you use Access 95.
Lotus Approach 96
http://www.lotus.com/applicat/nap96.htm
Rating: 5/10
The official Lotus Approach homepage is in dire need of some valuable content. This is a logical starting point, but don't expect anything other than product information.
Lotus Approach FTP site
ftp://192.216.79.100/pub/desktop/Approach
Rating: 8/10
This official FTP site on the other hand is the exact opposite of the official Web page. Not only can you download the latest updates to Approach, but there are some fascinating technical notes and samples of what you can do with the product.
Microsoft Access Developer Forum
http://www.microsoft.com/accessdev/DefOff.htm
Rating: 6/10
Another official page, this is aimed primarily at those developing applications for Access. While it does contain tips and helpful information, this is definitely not a site for Access newbies. High end users, however, will adore it.
Official Access Home Page
http://www.microsoft.com/access/
Rating: 8/10
Microsoft's online support of products, especially of popular ones, is very good. Access is no exception. Try this page for Access Chat Sessions, an Access Job Forum and the latest officially sanctioned software. Unfortunately, you won't find information on anything but the latest version -- Microsoft seem to have forgotten about its Access for Windows 3.1 users.
Official Paradox 7 Homepage
http://netserv.borland.com/paradox/
Rating: 6/10
Borland haven't ignored their Windows 3.1 users, in fact on their official Paradox 7 page, you will find links to third-party plug-ins.
Paradox Informant Magazine
http://www.informant.com/paradox/
Rating: 6/10
A monthly magazine that discusses everything Paradox related, this isn't the full version, but the range of sample articles is extremely helpful and filled with expert tips and tricks.
Paradox File Library
http://www.informant.com/paradox/pfiles.HTM
Rating: 8/10
Regularly updated, the Paradox File Library is a goldmine of valuable bits and pieces. Check out the top 40 downloads of the month.
Newsgroups
- comp.databases
Database and data management issues and theory.
- comp.databases.object
Object-oriented paradigms in database systems.
- comp.databases.theory
Discussing advances in database technology.
- comp.databases.family
- comp.databases.xbase.misc
- comp.databases.paradox
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