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Post by kryptonomist » Sat, May 18, 2024, 3:41 PM UTC

DBASE Classic
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Re: DBASE Classic

Post by [deleted] » Sat, May 18, 2024, 3:41 PM UTC

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Post by h2odragon » Sat, May 18, 2024, 4:15 PM UTC

dBase 5 ?

dBASE 3 ruled the world and then 4 made everyone switch to FoxPro and Clipper and Paradox. I don't even recall hearing the plonk when 5 hit.

Per wiki: "(dBASE IV) design and stability were so lacking that many users switched to other products."