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- dbLite Version 1.2 Product Description
-
- Please see: * What's new, (paragraph six)
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- dbLite is a program written for the IBM PC and compatible computer.
- It is DOS based but will run in a window in the Windows operating
- system. It was written to keep track of data of all types.
- Mailing lists, rolodex phone lists, DayRunner and other Address
- Book lists, things-to-do lists, inventory lists, and other
- applications which require data acquisition and retrieval. It
- outputs printed lists and labels utilizing either laser or dot
- matrix printer. It will address envelopes directly, one at a time,
- and, using labels, it can be used to address many all at once. It
- makes a fine mailing list maintenance program. It works best,
- however, as a simple, uncomplicated information management tool.
- The people and things it can catalogue are limited only by your
- imagination.
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- dbLite functions much like a flat-format rolodex. It allows users
- to store and quickly retrieve information without any set up or
- extensive training. Once information has been entered into various
- files that information then becomes instantly accessible. The
- information becomes easily organized by sorting. Searching allows
- for the retrieval of specific data instantly. Finally, hard copy
- listings and labels are simple to produce.
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- Once information has been cataloged, it can be kept up to date with
- a minimum of fuss. dbLite allows people to become better organized
- instantly. By simply creating an address file, a "things-to-do"
- file and a schedule file the program becomes a quick and easy
- personal information manager. By producing labels from each of
- these files a daytime type scheduler can be updated. Personal
- information management tools are normally quite separate from
- databases. Because of the clean design and simple operation of
- dbLite the program serves well as both.
-
- Because users often have a need to perform calculations while in
- the midst of using a computer, dbLite includes math capability.
- Not only does this allow calculations to be performed on the fly it
- further allows for other functions, such as check book balancing
- and math drills to be automated. Again, a clean design and a
- simple functioning system allows the program to be quite versatile.
-
- A major strength of any computer program is its usability. Poorly
- designed, unattractive programs may have great capability but they
- tend to become instant "shelf-ware". Because they are daunting to
- users and because they require massive amounts of disk space and
- user investment in learning they never fulfill their potential.
- DbLite is designed for instant usability. Attractive user
- interface, simple and intuitive keystrokes and logical command
- structure make the program instantly usable. The program can be
- used with no setup and can be operated with very minimal system
- requirements. This allows for easy portability and multi-computer
- use. This makes dbLite a winning application for any IBM PC
- computer user and an attractive alternative to anyone interested
- becoming better organized.
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- * What's new
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- Version 1.2 now includes both a calendar and a note feature. The
- calendar is handy for those who want P.I.M. capability. A one page
- Note can now be attached to any record. While an attached note
- allows a much more detailed description of a record the mechanism to
- effect the note has been kept simple. One key opens a perpetual
- calendar as a reference. One key opens and attaches a note to a
- record. It is saved automatically upon closing the window. The final
- new feature is a DOS Shell, initiated with F6 from Menu Mode.
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- Mike Seither o 6900 Hastings St. o Metairie, La. o 70003