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EDIT-DB was created out of the need to do two things. 1) To be able to
view dBASE files using Clipper .ntx indexes. 2) To allow users on a LAN to
easily share and edit dBASE files without the need to use dBASE for the
editing. Thus, EDIT-DB was created. As time progressed I felt other features
would be useful and they were added. This is by no means a replacement for
dBASE but a useful tool that supports network files, Clipper .ntx indexes
(which are smaller and faster than .ndx indexes) and many other functions that
are available in dBASE. The other advantage EDIT-DB offers is speed. Many of
the functions available are substantially faster than dBASE. If you register,
you will get the documentation to this program. However, I feel the program
is easy to use. Type EDITDB from the directory you wish to view dBASE files.
The <F1> key lists the available functions and the <CTRL><F1> lists the
cursor key and edit keys available.
EDIT-DB is for IBM's and IBM compatibles. You do not need to own a copy
of dBASE III plus, however this version of EDIT-DB does not have the ability
to create files with the dBASE III structure. (A future update will). A
graphics card is not necessary.
EDIT-DB is a user supported program. As a user supported program,
distribution depends on people sharing software. Whether you keep this
program or not, I encourage you to copy and share the program with others.
Try EDIT-DB on your own to determine if it is useful to you. If you
decide to keep it, please support the development of the program by sending
in your registration and a contribution.
Suggested registration: $25.00 You will receive a diskette
containing the latest version of
EDIT-DB including the documentation
file and user support.
$30.00 You will receive all of the above
plus a printed copy of the manual.
$35.00 You will receive all of the above
plus one custom additions you would
like in the program if possible.
(If not possible, then I will refund
$5.00.)
I appreciate your support and welcome any comments and/or suggestions
for future updates.
Mail your registration to:
SoftLANding
724 Juliet Drive
Lakeville, MN 55044
Please make check or money order payable to Brian Lawrence.
License
I grant a limited license to all users of this program to copy and
share the program. Commercial use is allowed provided that the number of
active copies of Edit-db at any one time is equal to the number of registered
copies. For example, if you have 3 registered copies, then 3 people can use
the program at the same time. (Site licenses are available)
This limited license has the following restrictions:
1) You cannot charge a fee for this program. However, you may charge
a distribution fee that includes the cost of the diskettes, shipping,
and handling, as long as this fee does not exceed $7.00.
2) You cannot distribute this program with another product.
3) You cannot distribute this program if you have modified it.
4) You must distribute this program with this file included.
5) You cannot distribute the documentation file included with the
registered copy.
Disclaimer: I offer this program as is, with no warranty. I will not
be responsible for damages resulting from the use or
inability to use this program. However, if you register
and discover a bug I will fix that bug as quickly as
possible and return you the fixed copy.
Trademarks: dBASE, Clipper, and IBM are registered trademarks.
EDIT-DB registration.
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Make check payable to Brian Lawrence and mail to
SoftLANding
724 Juliet Drive
Lakeville, MN 55044