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Database Programs That Can Get You Started
Behind every off-the-shelf program that can help you handle your contacts is a database management system (DBMS), in one form or another. To build your own contact management system--if you must--start with a DBMS. Here are the top sellers, according to market researcher Computer Intelligence in La Jolla, Calif. Prices given are for full, stand-alone version. Upgrade versions, which are available to current users of the product (or competing products in many cases), are considerably cheaper. Another money-saving tip: Many vendors also sell their DBMS products as part of an all-in-one, suite package, which includes several other programs in addition to the DBMS. Claris FileMaker Pro $200 Claris Corp. 800 544-8554 / www.claris.com Systems supported: Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, Mac Also sold as part of a suite: ClarisWorks Office Corel Paradox $100 Corel Corp. 800 772-6735 / www.corel.com Systems supported: Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT Als sold as part of a suite: Corel Office Professional Lotus Approach $100 Lotus Development Corp. 800 343-5414 / www.lotus.com Systems supported: Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT Also sold as part of suite: Lotus SmartSuite Microsoft Access $300 Microsoft Corp. 800 426-9400 / www.microsoft.com Systems supported: Windows 95, Windows NT, Mac Also sold as part of a suite: Microsoft Office Microsoft Visual FoxPro $240 Microsoft Corp. 800 426-9400 / www.microsoft.com Systems supported: Windows 95, Windows NT Also sold as part of a suite: No DATA: COMPUTER INTELLIGENCE
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