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Looking for FREE database software

  • 20-09-2012 2:12pm
    #1
    another question
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    Is there any recommended database software that I can download from the internet from a reputable site...that would do the same as MS Access. Need something to store contact details


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  • #2
    padraig.od
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭padraig.od


    another question wrote: »
    Is there any recommended database software that I can download from the internet from a reputable site...that would do the same as MS Access. Need something to store contact details

    sqlite, mysql, sql server express, the list is endless. Is there an Access clone as part of Open Office?


  • #3
    sf80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭sf80


    Open Office Base is probably what you're looking for:

    http://www.openoffice.org/product/base.html


  • #4
    another question
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    sf80 wrote: »
    Open Office Base is probably what you're looking for:

    http://www.openoffice.org/product/base.html

    That looks like an access clone...will that be ok for names, addess, etc...doesn't say on the link...


  • #5
    sf80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭sf80


    It's 'free form', you can create any type of simple database you like, then make forms and reports like in access. Should be perfect for names/addresses


  • #6
    PrzemoF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibreOfficePart of it is:

    BaseA database management program, similar to Microsoft Access. LibreOffice Base allows the creation and management of databases, preparation of forms and reports that provide end users easy access to data. Like Access, it can be used as a front-end for various database systems, including Access databases (JET), ODBC data sources, and MySQL or PostgreSQL.It's all open source, so it's not only free, but also guaranteed to stay free.


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