I have been using alpha four since 1987. I recently had to replace my keyboard to a Loci. But, the function buttons do not work with my 1987 version. is there an adjustment I need to make or just purchase an updated version of the software. All I need is the most simple version. by database is not complex.
How do I actually download the software? I click download and I get asked if I want to install software info. I don't want to, but if I don't install it the download window goes away. So I install that, and next it asks me if I want to install privacy keeper. I want to install alpha 4 and nothing else. How do I do that?
Loved Alpha 4! When they stopped support for it it broke my heart! I was hoping this was a revival of the database but every time I tried to download, it brings me to a 'search' engine, not Alpha. Let me know if Alpha is reintroducing the greatest database software ever written, I'll buy it in a New York minute!
I used Alpha4 for years to run a mail order business. As with a lot of DOS software, it was fast and straightforward with a small footprint. It has a minimal GUI. Alpha4 has a proprietary language but nothing like Access or even the old standby, dBase. Reports are simple to produce on the fly and indexing (though which tables are connected is pretty straightforward.
Back in the era of dot matrix printers (yes, I'm ancient), my bookkeeper was telling me about a report she would find useful. As she spoke, I was able to write the report definition and had it run and printed in about 5 minutes. I loved that software.
I still use version 8 that I purchased years ago. It runs excellently in a DOSBOX while using Windows, or Linux. I use Linux. Alpha 4 is awesome. It is fast and fool proof and easy to use.
Nice to see you have it working on W10. Can I get a Copy ?
please send a copy to me
thanks
Back in the era of dot matrix printers (yes, I'm ancient), my bookkeeper was telling me about a report she would find useful. As she spoke, I was able to write the report definition and had it run and printed in about 5 minutes. I loved that software.