Database software (MS access)

imme · imme #1 (**permalink**)

05-04-2008, 10:10 AM

I used to use microsoft access on windows, but now im on mac I have no alternative and I dont think there is a MS access for a mac?

Can you recommend me some database software that I can run on my mac?

thanks.

PapaNoHair · PapaNoHair #2 (**permalink**)

05-04-2008, 02:03 PM

I had the same problem except I went from Windows to Linux and then Mac. I took my Access database, saved it as an .xls file. Then inported it into (I would suggest NeoOffice) still as an .xls file. Then re-save it as a database file (I use db). Then design the database form you want. Good luck.

mojonandha · mojonandha #3 (**permalink**)

05-04-2008, 02:10 PM

nevermind

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #4 (**permalink**)

05-04-2008, 02:33 PM

I suppose it would depend on what you're doing with your database. You could look at Bento or it's more powerful relative Filemaker Pro. There's also MySQL

louishen · louishen #5 (**permalink**)

05-04-2008, 02:36 PM

Like Dysfunction said

Bento is from Filemaker and is a database app and a very good one. Filemaker Pro is the more heavy weight version.

It depends on what you need but they should meet your needs

Both apps come from a company that used to be owned by Apple - so expect good design and ease of use

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #6 (**permalink**)

05-04-2008, 02:49 PM

happily they both have a 30 day free trial too

Forgot to mention that

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Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,526 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	05-04-2008, 02:33 PM I suppose it would depend on what you're doing with your database. You could look at Bento or it's more powerful relative Filemaker Pro. There's also MySQL mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,526 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	05-04-2008, 02:49 PM happily they both have a 30 day free trial too Forgot to mention that mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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imme #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 04, 2008 Posts: 256	05-04-2008, 10:10 AM I used to use microsoft access on windows, but now im on mac I have no alternative and I dont think there is a MS access for a mac? Can you recommend me some database software that I can run on my mac? thanks.
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PapaNoHair #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 18, 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,180	05-04-2008, 02:03 PM I had the same problem except I went from Windows to Linux and then Mac. I took my Access database, saved it as an .xls file. Then inported it into (I would suggest NeoOffice) still as an .xls file. Then re-save it as a database file (I use db). Then design the database form you want. Good luck.
	QUOTE Thanks

louishen #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,653 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	05-04-2008, 02:36 PM Like Dysfunction said Bento is from Filemaker and is a database app and a very good one. Filemaker Pro is the more heavy weight version. It depends on what you need but they should meet your needs Both apps come from a company that used to be owned by Apple - so expect good design and ease of use
	QUOTE Thanks

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