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Xbase: Refers to dBASE-like languages such as Clipper and FoxPro. Originally almost identical to dBASE, new commands and features over the years made Xbase languages only partially dBASE compatible.; Full Xbase Definition >>

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Another nail in the coffin for xBase? Microsoft ends Foxpro's commercial run: Another nail in the coffin for xBase? Microsoft ends Foxpro's commercial runThe good old days of ClipperIt makes sense, Dave is a "Clipper-head"!I must admit I lost a bit of interest when CA got their hands on it and Visual Objectified it.I wrote xBase application from Borland C++ using Sequitor...; Tags: storage, databases, c/c++, programming languages, microsoft corp., xbase, database, clipper; Discussion threads 2007-03-23

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Paradox dbase Reader (exe): Have you ever needed some tool for paradox, dBASE III+, dBASE IV, Visual FoxPro? Paradox/dBase Reader is a compact viewer that will cope with the rich functionality of the well-established dBase and XBase formats by offering rapid and reliable access to the data and its structure. In addition, Paradox dBase...; Tags: paradox, sportamok, paradox/dbase reader, productivity; Software downloads 2008-07-08
Multi-Edit 2008 (exe): Multi-Edit 2008 (ME2k8) delivers. It is an IDE, with its speed, depth, uncompromising access, and support for over 50 languages. Think it, build it, keep it in line. A top tier program editor, ME provides a single environment in which you can control all your VCS programs and compilers, and...; Tags: multi edit software, development tools, mice, software development, software/web development, hardware, peripherals; Software downloads 2008-05-30
DBF Manager (zip): The convenient and feature-rich DBF file structure has survived for decades despite the ever-increasing rate of progress in the world of information processing. There is a need for a compact dbase viewer and editor that will cope with the rich functionality of the well-established dBase and XBase formats by offering...; Tags: structure, astersoft; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Developers petition Microsoft to reconsider FoxPro phase out: Developers petition Microsoft to reconsider FoxPro phase outM$ and open source[* Microsoft to release the full FoxPro source code to Open Source "even restricted in any way"]I don't think anything short of GPL3 is benefic for the users.To survive Fox Pro needs to be ported to Linux and to be...; Tags: .net, operating systems, middleware, foxpro, vfp, microsoft corp., developer, fox pro; Discussion threads 2007-04-03

Developers petition Microsoft to reconsider FoxPro phase out: On the heels of Microsofts acknowledgement that it has no plans to continue development of its Visual FoxPro data-centric programming language, two Spanish Most Valuable Professionals MVPs have launched a campaign to try to convince Microsoft to reconsider its decision. Microsoft officially announced late last month that the company...; Tags: development tools; Blog posts 2007-04-03
As Fan win32 DLL (zip): Small compact,fast win32 DLL library which will help you to get transparent windows,resolution change, serial communication, desktop control, safe mode and debugger detection, shut down, reboot, logoff, detect left, right SHFT,CTRL,ALT key, turn on/off CAPS/NUM lock, make system sounds, protect window, hdd serial, model, power control, windows effect. Over 100...; Tags: window, win32, construction, productivity; Software downloads 2007-03-27
Another nail in the coffin for xBase? Microsoft ends Foxpro's commercial run: While Im glad to hear that Microsoft is turning portions of its codebase over to the open source community, the news thanks Slashdot from Microsoft that Foxpro has seen its last commercial version marks a sad day for me. Foxpro was to dBase what Excel was to Lotus 1-2-3. If...; Tags: desktops, mainframes, servers, databases, programming languages, microsoft corp., dbase, pc; Blog posts 2007-03-23
Sean agrees: Technology underserves Grandma (non-techies) and, in cases, is getting worse: In response to my post on platforms of personal expression PPEs, how Dave Winers work on Userland Radio has inspired a lot of my thinking about technology, and why the Holy Grail is turning Grandma into a software developer, Sean, who is an IT veteran and now part of an...; Tags: databases, storage, sean, dbase, database, tool, server; Blog posts 2007-03-23
StelsDBF JDBC Driver (zip): StelsDBF is a DBF JDBC type 4 driver that allows to perform SQL queries and other JDBC operations on DBF files (dBase III/ IV/ V, xBase, FoxPro). The driver is completely platform-independent and does not require installing additional client or server software to provide access to DBF files. It can...; Tags: driver, sql, stelsdbf, programming languages, databases, java, servers, software development, software/web development, enterprise software, software, data management, hardware; Software downloads 2007-02-13
HXTT DBF (zip): Pure Java type 4 DBF JDBC(1.2, 2.0, 3.0) driver packages for Xbase database (dbase, Visual DBASE, SIx Driver, SoftC, Codebase, Clipper, PowerPlus, Foxbase, Foxpro, VFP, xHarbour, Halcyon, Apollo, Goldmine, and BDE), supports transaction, embedded mode, and remote access mode. It supports Xbase applications' compatible lock ( DBASE, DBASE4BDE, DBASEIII, DBASEIV,...; Tags: remote access, telecommunications, java, databases, programming languages, software development, software/web development, enterprise software, software, data management; Software downloads 2006-06-14
Microsoft MVPs move to save Visual Basic: Microsoft MVPs move to save Visual BasicHave fun on the picket line guysWulp, Microsoft suckered what they could out of you, and know that they are done using you, you boys get a nice one way ticket to the dumpster. Another obvious testament as to how much Microsoft surely loves...; Tags: microsoft development tools, programming languages, c/c++, .net, software api, microsoft corp., microsoft visual basic, microsoft visual basic 6.0; Discussion threads 2005-03-11