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dbLite Version 1.2 Product Description
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 catalog are limited only by your
imagination.
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.
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.
dbLite 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. A DOS
Shell, initiated with F6 from Menu Mode can now be called. Finally,
a "file carousel", switching between Address, Schedule, and Things
(for things to do) is run with the F8 key.
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.
Note: What dbLite isn't:
dbLite is NOT a product to use to create and maintain thousands of
records requiring several dozen fields. It is small and quick and
easy. It is not large and slow and hard. I created dbLite
so that I wouldn't need a dbase type product to keep track of the
few hundred contacts and about a hundred things to do that I main-
tain. I break several rules of good data base design in creating
the program. I load all records to memory. I really do "sort"
the records. I really do "delete" a record and really do "insert"
a record. I understand how dbase works and it works well for almost
any large structured data base. It's quite useful for big
jobs and what I am saying here is that if you need to do a
"big" job dbLite is not for you. If you can settle for its
limitations, then dbLite should provide you with a product you
can enjoy using.
Mike Seither o 6900 Hastings St. o Metairie, La. o 70003