Re: [libreoffice-users] Libre Office Base

I have read with interest the comments about Libre Office.  Over the 
years I have managed large (100 Million records and small databases ( 1 
million records or less) using Oracle, running in Unix machines. I have 
also developed  a number of small ( less than 100,000 records ) using a 
variety of data base software (e. g. Paradox, Dbase, MS Access etc ). 
Over the last few years, since I retired I have run Oracle  on Linux. 
Mysql, and now Libre Base.  For my current needs I have found Libre Base 
more than adequate.  I use straight out of the box and use its internal 
data base engine. I currently run four data bases, the largest has about 
10,000 records.  I have found it possible to produce the reports I need 
and the data summaries etc just as easily as I could in MS Access or 
even Oracle. The developers deserve congratulations on producing this 
product.  If I were forced to pay for MS products I would have to stop 
my computing since XP is no longer supported and I cannot afford to buy 
the latest windows and associated software.

Like all software Libre Base has its quirks and the documentation 
probably needs improving but overall it is a very useful product. If 
problems occur it is well worth reading the available documentation and 
then if the solution is not obvious e-mail the list.

Regards


Peter Goggin







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