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boykster:
Oh, and yes I'm well aware of that

a) there actually ARE good Access developers out there who know how to design and build a reasonable application using Access, but they generally are aware that it is a great tool for prototyping and building small purpose built data applications

b) not all departments have an on-staff team of software architects and developers to build them apps all day long.

Access isn't evil, but mis-use of Access is.

boykster:

--- Quote from: ChadTower on February 18, 2008, 02:41:26 pm ---
--- Quote from: boykster on February 18, 2008, 02:37:44 pm ---Depending on how loose of a definition you use for "database", then sure Excel is one, but it's definately not a database engine. 

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You could apply that logic to a pen and a piece of paper, too.  At some point you have to draw a line between a table or two and an actual working database (even if you have to call Access a working database).

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Yep, totally agree. 

AmericanDemon:
Thank you so very much for all of the help.  Its awesome that we have so many knowledgable people in our ranks.  :)  I think we got everything sorted out, but I guess her grade will tell the truth of it.  LOL.  Once again, thanks a ton!

patrickl:

--- Quote from: boykster on February 18, 2008, 02:42:01 pm ---Access isn't evil, but mis-use of Access is.

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Indeed.

With Excel there is almost no other way than mis-use though. I never had much trouble upsizing (/converting) an Access database, but with Excel it's typically a nightmare to get anything out of it. They tend to have 1000 customers with each their own file that has changed slightly (and preferably at random) over the years.

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