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From: GO.MSB@isumvs.iastate.edu (Marvin Beck)
Subject: Re: R: BASE 3.1A ----- R:BASE IN GENERAL **********
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 1991 15:47:37 GMT
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In article <79429@brunix.UUCP>,
pew@cs.brown.edu (Peter E. Wagner) writes:
>In article <18360@venera.isi.edu>, onder@ISI.EDU (Bruce Onder) writes:
>|> In article <zvh#aPA@engin.umich.edu> mekos@caen.engin.umich.edu (Howard S. Nichols Jr.) writes:
>|>
>|> >   I would like some feedback on the viablity of R:BASE 3.1a as the platform
>|> >for a large database project.I see few postings on R:BASE or MICRORIM, is this
>|> >because of any particular reason.
>|>
>|> >   Recomendations for an alternative DOS based relational database would
>|> >be appreciated also.
>|>
>|> Specifically, I suggest you wait until FoxPro 2.0 hits the street.
>|>
>|> Bruce
>
>FoxPro 2.0 will be great, but I don't think you need to wait for it.
>FoxPro 1.02 is an excellent product, and the serious bugs have now
>been shaken out.  FoxPro 2.0 is supposed to be released soon, but
>there have already been delays and who knows when it will finally come
>out (take your time, Fox, solid is better than soon).  If you buy 1.02
>you will be entitled to a free upgrade to 2.0.
                           ????
>
>    Peter
>
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free  ????

I talked to them about a month ago and was told $195 for upgrade.
Who is your contact?   Thanks.

Marvin Beck  Iowa State University
