Ashton Tate®/Borland®/Inprise® dBASE® Versions

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dBASE II all versions
dBASE III 1.x
dBASE III+ 1.x
dBASE IV 1.0
dBASE IV 1.1
dBASE IV 1.5
dBASE IV 2.0

dBASE 5.0 for DOS
dBASE Compiler 1.0 for DOS
dBASE Direct/36
dBASE Direct 3270
dBASE Mac
dBASE for Windows
dBASE 5.0 for Windows

Visual dBASE 5.5
Visual dBASE 7


dBASE II - the database that started it all...

Ashton-Tate dBASE IIAshton-Tate dBASE II, Kaypro OEMAshton-Tate dBASE II, Educational Version


dBASE III

Ashton-Tate dBASE IIIAshton-Tate dBASE III


dBASE III+

Ashton-Tate dBASE III+Ashton-Tate dBASE III+
dBASE III+ in slipcase. Same packaging was used with Ashton Tate 1.0 and 1.1 versions. After Borland bought Ashton Tate, the packaging changed.

Borland dBASE III+Borland dBASE III+

First packaging after Borland bought Ashton Tate.


Learning software
© 1991

System Requirements (Standalone Operating Mode):
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2 or 100% compatible
Minimum of 256K of RAM (386K recommended)
One of the two following disk drive configurations:
-Dual 5.25" 360K minimum capacity floppy disk drives, or one 5.25" 360K minimum capacity floppy disk drive and a hard disk, or
-Dual 3.5" 720K minimum capacity diskette drive and a hard disk
Monochrome or color monitor
PC-DOS version 2.00 through 3.30 (384K of RAM required when using PC-DOS 3.00 through 3.30)
Any printer with at least 80 columns (optional)

Local Area Network Operating Mode:
Server/Workstation:
-IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2 or 100% compatible
-640K RAM minimum
-Monochrome or color monitor
-Any printer with at least 80 columns (optional)
-One 5.25" 360K minimum capacity floppy disk drive or one 3.5" 720K minimum capacity diskette drive and a hard disk
-Some networks require a dedicated server
Workstation:
-IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2 or 100% compatible
-384K RAM minimum: IBM Token-Ring requires 512K RAM
-Monochrome or color monitor
-Any printer with at least 80 columns (optional)
-One 5.25" 360K minimum capacity floppy disk drive or one 3.5" 720K minimum capacity diskette drive
Operating System:
One of the following:
-PC-DOS version 3.10 through 3.30, IBM PC Network Program or 100% compatible
-Novell Advanced NetWare/86 version 1.01
-3Com 3+ version 1.1
-IBM Token Ring
-AT&T STARLAN

 


dBASE IV 1.0

Part numbers:
5.25" Upgrade: 10167-9100
5.25": 10160-9100

Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.0 Upgrade
Upgrade (to buy a copy)

Box sleeve rear lower right labeled 10160-0850.
System Requirements:
Single-User:
PC-DOS or MS-DOS 2.0 or later
640KB RAM, uses 516K
Integrated disk cache uses extended/expanded memory if available
5MB disk space recommended
Multi-User - This package supports both single and multi-user operation of dBASE IV. Multi-user mode also supports diskless workstations.
PC-DOS or MS-DOS 3.10 or later
Novell SFT NetWare/286 TTS Version 2.10
3COM 3+ Share Software version 1.3.1
IBM PC LAN Program version 1.2 or later including Token Ring (NETBIOS version 1.0 or later)
Ungermann-Bass Net/One PC version 16.0
Includes fourteen 360K diskettes with serial number (needed for installation) on System Disk 1.
Printed materials:
Large vinyl covered slipcase, bottom labeled "dBASE IV, PART NO: 10167-9100, VERSION 1.0 UPGRADE"
dBASE IV Language Reference, 3 ring binder, outside rear labeled 10160-0630, rear of final page cover 10160-0280.
Using dBASE IV slipcase with following materials:
Business Reply envelope, 90060-7952
Keyboard Templates envelope, 10160-0400 (templates unknown)
Installing dBASE IV, three ring binder with diskettes
In This Package card, 10160-0910
Software License Agreement, 90060-7950
Guide to dBASE IV, 10160-0270
For Your Information, 90160-0910
Ashton-Tate dBASE IV books offer, 85160-1150
CompuServe offer, #80000-0900
Manuals:
Advanced Topics, 10160-0240
Using the dBASE IV Applications Generator, 10160-0250
Quick Reference, 10160-0300
Introduction to the Dot Prompt, 10160-0200
dBASE IV Change Summary, 10160-0900
Network Installation, 10160-0260
Using the Menu System, 10160-0330
Support and Services Guide, 19 pages, 90000-2310


Standard Edition

Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.0


LAN Pack (buy it)

Ashton-Tate dBASE IV LAN Pack 1.0

PART NO: 10161-0600

This is a computer manual system only. No software is included. Adds five additional users to existing dBASE III+ 1.1 and dBASE IV installations. Includes a dBASE Access Disk and enhanced network installation documentation.


Developer's Edition

Ashton-Tate dBASE IV Developer's Edition


dBASE IV 1.1

Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.1 Student EditionAshton-Tate dBASE IV 1.1 EvaluationAshton-Tate dBASE IV 1.1 Evaluation
Student Edition, NFR markings


Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.1 LAN Pack
LAN Pack
© 1990

System Requirements:
CPU Requirements:
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, and PS/2
COMPAQ Portable II, III; DESKPRO 286 and 386
Monochrome or color graphics (CGA, EGA, or VGA)
Includes support for 8087, 80287 and 80387 math co-processors
100% compatibles
Operating System Requirements:
PC-DOS or MS-DOS Version 3.10 through 3.31, 4.01 and 100% compatibles
RAM Requirements:
640KB system required; dBase IV and its applications will use 450KB
Greater performance is available from the integrated disk cache which uses Extended/ Expanded workstation memory
Printer Requirements (optional):
Any printer with at least 80 columns

 Includes:
Changes to the Learning dBASE IV manual; Part # 10161-4040
Learning dBASE IV v1.1; Part # 7110170-0261; Sealed in original shrink-wrap
Getting Started with dBASE IV LAN Pack; Part # 71MN-DBS06-11; Sealed in original shrink-wrap
Tech Notes/dBASE IV 1.1 Release Edition; 47 pages; Part # 85160M0005
Registration Card
No-Nonsense License Statement; Part # AACL-BUS05 BOR 1351B
Read Me First!; Part # AACL-ALL24 BOR 1401A
Keyboard Templates dBASE IV Menu System Function Key Assignments; Part # 10160-0400
dBASE IV LAN PACK v1.1, dBASE Access For PC/MS-DOS on one 3.5" 720K diskette; Serial # 101919242-29


1.1 Developer's Edition Full, 1.1 Developer's Edition Upgrade
©1990

System Requirements:
CPU Requirements:
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, and PS/2
COMPAQ Portable II, III; DESKPRO 286 and 386
Monochrome or color graphics (CGA, EGA, or VGA)
Includes support for 8087, 80287 and 80387 math co-processors
100% compatibles
Operating System Requirements:
PC-DOS or MS-DOS Version 3.10 through 3.31, 4.01 and 100% compatibles
RAM Requirements:
640KB system required; dBase IV and its applications will use 450KB
Greater performance is available from the integrated disk cache which uses Extended/ Expanded workstation memory
Disk Storage Requirements:
One 5.25" disk drive or 3.5" diskette drive is required for installation
Hard disk required with 3.5MB minimum available space (6.5 MB recommended)
Printer Requirements (optional):
Any printer with at least 80 columns

Includes:
Envelope (Part # 90000-1750) containg the following:
Companion Product Catalog For dBASE Software
Ashton-Tate Order Form; Part # 10160-4140
dBASE IV, Version 1.1 for DOS Training and Courseware; Part # 85160-0925
Ashton-Tate Consulting Services; Part # 80605-0905
Applause II with label on front of brochure reading "See Back Panel For Special Offer"; Part # 80570-0902
Ashton-Tate Control Room advertisement; Part # 80150-0902

Paper with the contents of the package that reads "In This Package…"; Part # 90163-0910
Getting Started with dBASE IV (Installation and Configuration, and What's New in dBASE IV Version 1.1); 56 pages; Part # 10160-0211
Tech Notes/dBASE IV 1.1 Release Edition; 47 Pages; Part # 85160-0005
Using The Menu System; 314 pages; Part # 10160-0331
Ashton-Tate ASSIST Program; Part # 90007-1952
Support and Services Guide; 18 pages; Part # 90000-2313
Ten 5.25" disks and Limited 90-Day Warranty and Software License Agreement (Part # 90000-0953) still sealed in original plastic bag; Part # 10163-0991

 


There are two differently dated varieties of diskettes. The original version is dated 07/17/90 12:00. The "B" version is dated 4/19/91 12:00.
Box rear lower right labeled 10160-0851.
System Requirements:
Single-User
PC-DOS or MS-DOS 2.10 or later
640KB RAM, uses 450K
Integrated disk cache uses extended/expanded memory if available
5MB disk space recommended
Multi-User - This package supports both single and multi-user operation of dBASE IV. Multi-user mode also supports diskless workstations.
PC-DOS or MS-DOS 3.10 or later
Supports specific versions of Novell NetWare/286 and 386, 3COM 3+, IBM PC LAN (including Token Ring), and compatible networks.
Upward compatible from dBASE III Plus allowing current files and most applications to be used without modification. Multiple users can share a single copy of dBASE IV using dBASE IV LAN Pack. Adds 315 new or enhanced commands and functions to dBASE III Plus set.
Includes ten 360K or five 720K floppy disks with serial number (needed for installation) on System Disk 1.
Manuals in vinyl covered cardboard slipcase with white label "dBASE IV, PN: 10160-9101, SN:999999999-99, Version 1.1"
dBASE IV Language Reference, 3 ring binder
Using dBASE IV slipcase with following materials:
Warranty Registration, 90000-1952
Technotes/dBASE IV 1.1 Release Edition, 47 pages, 85160-0005
Ashton-Tate ASSIST Program card, 90007-1952
Business Reply envelope, 90000-7953
Support and Services Guide, 18 pages, 90000-2313
Keyboard Templates envelope, 10160-0400, containing templates 10160-0410 and 10160-0420
Introduction tot he Dot Prompt, 10160-0270 with label over shrinkwrap 10160-8181
dBASE IV Change Summary, 10160-0900
Network Installation, 10160-0260
Shrinkwrapped Assembly 10160-8291, containing:
Quick reference, 10160-0300
Using the dBASE IV Applications Generator, 10160-0250
Advanced Topics, 10160-0240
Learning dBASE IV, 10160-0220
Envelope with large red question mark, 80160-0990, containing marketing materials:
Trading Places reply card, 9126-01191
dBASE STATS reply card, 80160-0926
dBASE File Recovery reply card, 80160-0936
RapidFile reply card, 85080-1182
Control Room card, #1404 6/90 80150-0902
Applause II brochure, 80570-0902
Consulting Services brochure, 80605-0905
Training and Courseware brochure, 85160-0925
Order Form, 10160-4140
Mostly Mice Software order form
SQL Tutor for dBASE IV offer, 85180-0905
MultiMate version 4.0 offer, 80160-0935
Companion Product Catalog (no part number)
Installing dBASE IV, three ring binder with:
In This Package card, 10160-0911
Software License Agreement, 90000-0953
Manuals:
Shrinkwrap manual assembly 10160-8211 containing:
Getting Started with dBASE IV, 10160-0211
Using the Menu System, 10160-0331


Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.1 for UNIX

dBASE IV 1.1 for UNIX -©1990, Minimum 4MB of internal memory. Performance will improve considerably with 8MB or more of memory. For any 100% compatible Intel 386 based PC. Operating system: Most 386 UNIX operating systems including SCO XENIX version 2.3, SCO UNIX System V/386 version 3.2, and Interactive 386/ix version 2.0.


dBASE IV 1.1 for UNIX RunTime -©1990, For Sun-3, Sun386i, Sun-4, SPARCstation and SPARCserver running SunOS 4.0. For PCs running most 386 UNIX OSes including SCO XENIX 2.3, SCO UNIX System V/386 version 3.2 and Interactive 386/ix version 2.0.


dBASE IV 1.5 for DOS

Original list price $795, $99.95 upgrade. Five 720K diskettes Part # 71LB-DBS04 BOR 3104A, and/or four 1.2MB diskettes Part # 71LB-DBS01 BOR 3103. Includes the following printed materials:
Attention LAN Pack Users card, 2.5"x4", (says you need LAN Pack 1.5 to work with dBase IV 1.5)
Low-Density disk Order coupon, Part # AACL-ALL40 BOR 3515
Registration card, ADB1 BOR 3541. Same card can be used to register dBASE IV, dBASE IV RunTime, dBASE IV LAN Pack (1 or 10 count).
No Nonsense License Statement, PART # AACL-BUS05 BOR 1351B
Read Me First! Pamphlet, Part #71CL-DBS03 BOR 3516
F10 style keyboard template, Self-adhesive, 71CM-DBS01 BOR 3170
Manuals:
TechNotes dBASE IV Version 1.5 Release Edition, 31 pages, 71CL-DBS01
Programming in dBASE IV, Part # 71MN-DBS03-15 BOR 3388
Quick Reference Guide, Part # 71MN-DBS05-15 BOR 3391
Language Reference, Part # 71MN-DBS04-15 BOR 3390
Using dBASE IV, Part # 71MN-DBS02-15 BOR 3389


Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.5 LAN Pack
dBASE IV 1.5 for DOS LAN Pack
©1992

System Requirements:
dBase IV version 1.5 LAN Pack requires dBase IV version 1.5 to be installed on your network
Workstation Requirements:
CPU Requirements:
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT and PS/2
COMPAQ Portable II, III, DeskPro 286 and 386, SystemPro, and 100% IBM or COMPAQ compatibles
Monochrome or color graphics (CGA, EGA, or VGA)
Supports 8087 and 80387 math coprocessors
Supports optional mouse
Operating System Requirements:
PC-DOS or MS-DOS version 3.10 through 3.31, 4.01, 5.0 and 100% compatibles
RAM Requirements:
640K system required; dBase IV and its applications will use 450K
Greater performance is available for integrated disk cache which uses Extended/Expanded workstation memory
Printer Requirements (optional):
Support for a wide range of popular dot matrix, laser, and ink jet printers
Local Area Network (LAN) Requirements:
Disk Storage Requirements:
One 5.25" disk drive or one 3.5" diskette drive is required on one workstation for installation
Hard disk required with 3.5 MB minimum available space (5 MB recommended) for dBase IV
Network/Networking Software Requirements:
Novell Advanced NetWare/286 v2.2 and NetWare 386 v3.11
3Com 3+ Share v1.60 and 3Com 3+ Open v2.0
Lantastic v4.00
Banyan Vines v4.01 and
100% compatibles with above networks

Includes:
dBASE IV 1.5 Quick Reference Guide, Getting Started and Using dBASE IV all sealed together in original shrink-wrap; Part # for Using dBASE IV is 71MN-DBS02-15 BOR 3389
Envelope containing International registration card; Part # SSPK-ENV02
Envelope containing US and Canadian registration card; Part # SSPK-ENV01
No-Nonsense License Statement; Part # AACL-BUS05 BOR 1351B
Read Me First!; Part # 71CL-DBS03 BOR 3516
Card that reads "ATTENTION LAN PACK USERS" reminding user that dBASE IV LAN Pack version 1.5 will only work with dBASE IV version 1.5; Part # 71CL-DBS07 BOR 3517
dBASE IV Menu System Function Key Assignments; Part # 71CM-DBS02 BOR 3171 and 71CM-DBS01 BOR 3170
One 3.5" 720K LAN Access Disk; Part # 71LB-DBS06 BOR 3104B
One 5.25" LAN Access Disk; Part # 71LB-DBS01 BOR 3103; Serial # TA711F10137021
All software is still sealed in original plastic bag
Retail Box; Part # 71PI-DLP01-15 BOR 3364


 

dBase IV 1.5, Runtime, 3.5" and 5.25"

©1992

System Requirements:
CPU Requirements:
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT and PS/2
Compaq Portable II, III, DeskPro 286, and 386, SystemPro, and 100% IBM or COMPAQ compatibles
Monochrome or color graphics (CGA, EGA or VGA)
Supports 8087 or 80387 math coprocessors
Supports optional mouse
Operating System Requirements:
PC-DOS or MS-DOS version 2.1, 3.0 through 3.31, 4.01 and 5.0, and 100% compatibles
Microsoft Windows 3.0 (as a DOS application)(optional)
DR DOS 5.0 (optional)
RAM Requirements:
640K system required; dBase IV and its applications will use 450K
Greater performance is available from integrated disk cache which uses Extended/Expanded workstation memory
Disk Storage Requirements:
One 1.2 MB (high density) 5.25" disk drive or one 720K 3.5" diskette drive is required for installation (360K low-density 5.25" format is also available)
Hard disk required with 2.0 MB minimum space available
Printer Requirements (optional):
Support for a wide range of popular dot matrix, laser, and ink jet printers

Includes:
Read Me First!; Part # 71CL-DBS03 BOR 3516
dBASE IV Runtime, Version 1.5; 6 pages; Part # 71MN-DBR01-15 BOR 3470
Three 5.25" disks, RunTime Disk 1, 2 and 3; ©1990; Part # 71LB-DBS01 BOR 3103
Two 3.5" 720K diskettes, RunTime Disk 1 and 2; Part # 71LB-DBS06 BOR 3104B
Retail Box; Part # 71PI-DBR01-15 BOR 3365

 


Borland dBASE IV 2.0 for DOS, German
German edition ©1993


dBASE IV v2.0 for DOS 

System Requirements: An Intel 286 or higher based PC. DOS 3.3 or later and 1MB extended RAM (Supports up to 16MB RAM). Minimum of 3.5MB hard disk space. Works with DOS and Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later or IBM OS/2. Networks supported: Novell NetWare v2.2 and 3.11; 3Com 3+ Share v1.60 and 3Com 3+ Openv2.0 ; Lantastic v4.1; Banyan VINES v5.0; MS LAN Manager v2.1; IBM LAN Server v3.0; AT&T StarGROUP V3.6; 100% Compatibles.

Up to 10 times faster than dBASE IV 1.5 and dBASE III Plus. At introduction, was $795 new and $100 for upgrade from dBASE or LAN Pack.

Upgrade - for owners of any previous version of dBASE. Box sleeve Part # DBS1020US4100C, ISBN 0-87524-360-6. Box bottom label "DOS, dBASE IV CHANNEL UPGRADE, INCLUDES: 5.25" HD DISKS, VERSION 2.0". Includes three 1.2MB diskettes with Part #DBS1020WW25300 BOR 5038, and printed dBASE IV v2.0 for DOS. Disk one has printed serial number. Files are dated 3/9/93 2:00:00am. Includes the following printed materials:
No-Nonsense License Agreement, Part # AACL-BUS05 BOR 1351B
Registration encouragement card, Part # AACL-ALL55 BOR 4642
Promotion brochure for dBASE Compiler for DOS, Part #DBS1020US23642 BOR 5236
Quattro Pro promotion card, Part #1AL0000US23641 BOR 5282
CompuServe promotion, PART # AACL-ALL01 BOR 0178C
dBASE Developer Partner brochure, Part # 71CL-DDP31 BOR 5288
Customer Support options card, Part # 1AL0000US23681 BOR 3784.2
Attention dBASE IV LAN Users card, Part # DBL1020WW23681 BOR 5188
Three Good Reasons diskette tab registration encouragement, PART # AACL-ALL15 BOR 1274
Important Information envelope, Part #SSPK-ENV03 BOR 5192
Attention Reseller envelope and instructions for upgrade offer, Part # DBS1020US23701 BOR 5265
F12 style keyboard template, Part # 71CM-DBS02 BOR 3171A
Manuals:
Language Reference, 792 pages, Part #DBS1020WW21775 BOR 5032
Programming in dBASE IV, 534 pages, Part #DBS1020WW21774 BOR 5033
Getting Started, 300 pages, Part # DBS1020WW21771 BOR 5034
Using dBASE IV, 482 pages, Part # DBS1020WW21772 BOR 5035
Quick Reference Guide, 90 pages, Part # DBS1020WW21793 BOR 5036


Borland dBASE IV 2.0 LAN Pack

dBASE IV 2.0 LAN Pack


dBASE Compiler v2.0 for DOS.

Applications compiler with 2.0 run twice as fast as those produced with dBASE Compiler 1.0. IT was available as an upgrade from 1.0 for $99.95 and at an introductory price of $199.95 for everyone. No license, royalty, or runtime fees, and no LAN keys.


dBASE 5.0 for DOS

Borland dBASE 5.0 for DOS, Educational Borland dBASE 5.0 for DOS
Academic version markings. Full version markings.

Includes four 1.44MB diskettes labeled Borland dBASE for DOS, Version 5.0. Retail box sleeve rear labeled Part # DBS1050WW41000 BOR 7123. White cardboard box labeled dBASE Version: 5.0. Includes the following printed materials:
Manuals:
Quick Reference Guide, 148 pages, Part # DBS1050WW21773 BOR 7110
Using the Developer's Desktop, 100 pages, Part # DBS1050WW21776 BOR 7114
User's Guide, 282 pages, Part # DBS1050WW21772 BOR 7108
Getting Started, 88 pages, Part # DBS1050WW21771 BOR 7107
Programmer's Guide, 436 pages, Part # DBS1050WW21774 BOR 7112
Language Reference, 1040 pages, Part # DBS1050WW21775 BOR 7113
©1994

System Requirements:
An Intel 386 or higher PC, 100% compatible
DOS 3.3 or later, 100%-compatible version
Minimum 4 MB extended RAM (6 MB extended RAM recommended)
Minimum 9 MB of hard disk space
Optional:
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, or IBM OS/2 2.01 or later, 100% compatible version
Pointing device: Mouse recommended
Networks Supported:
Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.11, 3.12, 4.0 and Personal NetWare; AT&T StarGROUP 2.1a; Banyan VINES 5.0; DecNET Pathworks 4.1; IBM LAN Server 3.0; Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1; Lantastic 6.0


dBASE Compiler

dBASE Compiler 1.0 for DOS -©1993, Compatible with all versions of dBASE IV and dBASE III Plus. Applications run up to 10 times faster. Source code security. EXE distribution with no royalties. When introduced, was priced at $495 new and $200 as an upgrade from Runtime. Two 1.2MB diskettes plus the following printed materials:
Brown direct box, white label reads "DOS, dBASE Compiler, Includes 5.25" HD Disks, Item: DBC1020WWFN550, Version 1.0"
US Registration card, Part #AACL-ALL13 BOR 4611.1
International Registration card, Part # AACL-ALL14 BOR 5046
dBASE Compiler for DOS offer, Part #DBS1020US23642 BOR 5236
License Agreement, Part # DBC1000WW23621 BOR 5429
International Registration addresses, Part # AACL-ALL55 BOR 4642
dBASE Developer Partner Program brochure, Part # 71CL-DDP31 BOR 5288
Support brochure, Part #1AL0000US23681 BOR 3784.2
CompuServe offer, PART # AACL-ALL01 BOR 0178C
Manuals:
Borland dBASE Compiler for DOS, 46 pages, Part # DBC1020WW21791 BOR 5161
Borland dBASE IV for DOS v2.0 Quick Reference Guide, 90 pages, Part # DBS1020WW21793 BOR 5036
Borland dBASE IV for DOS v2.0 Language Reference, 792 pages, Part # DBS1020WW21775 BOR 5032
System Requirements:
An Intel 286- (or higher) based PC
DOS 3.3 or later, 100% compatible versions
Minimum 640K base, 1 MB extended RAM (2 MB extended RAM recommended); supports up to 16 MB extended RAM
Minimum 2.5 MB of hard disk space
Monochrome, CGA, EGA, or VGA monitor
Optional: Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later, or IBM OS/2 2.01 or later
Networks Supported:
Novell NetWare v2.2 and v3.11; 3Com 3+ share v1.60 and 3Com 3+ Open v2.0; Lantastic v4.1; Banyan VINES v5.0; MS LAN Manager v2.1; IBM LAN Server v3.0; AT&T StarGROUP v3.6; 100% compatibles

 


dBASE for Windows

dBASE for Windows Special Upgrade. No hard disk search, but licensed for current owners of dBASE III Plus, dBASE IV, Paradox for Windows and Paradox for DOS.

 


dBASE 5.0 for Windows (buy it)

Includes the following materials:
Seven 1.44MB 3.5" disks © 1984, 1994
Manuals:
Getting Started, 68 pages, Part # DBS1150WW2177B - BOR 7115
User's Guide, 326 pages, Part # DBS1150WW2177C - BOR 7116
Quick Reference Guide, 98 pages, Part # DBS1150WW2177A - BOR 7117
Using Crystal Reports for dBASE, 56 pages, Part # DBS1150WW2177D - BOR 7118
Programmer's Guide, 372 pages, Part # DBS1150WW2177F - BOR 7119
Language Reference, 1042 pages, Part # DBS1150WW2177E - BOR 7120
©1994

System Requirements:
An Intel 386 (or higher) based PC
DOS 3.1 or later, 100%-compatible versions
Minimum memory 6 MB (8 MB or more recommended)
Minimum 14 MB available hard disk space for application only
VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
Microsoft Windows 3.1 in enhanced mode
Networks Supported:
Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.11, 3.12, 4.0 and Personal NetWare; Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11; Banyan VINES 5.0; DecNET Pathworks 4.1; IBM LAN Server 3.0; Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1; Lantastic 6.0



Visual dBASE 5.5 for Windows

Visual dBASE 5.5 for Windows Special Upgrade - No disk scan during installation, but you must own any version of dBASE, Paradox, Office Suites, Access, Approach, DataEase, FoxPro, Clipper, Arago, or Superbase to qualify for this license. Label on bottom of box reads: "Visual dBASE CHAN UP"
©1995

System Requirements:
An Intel 386 based PC or higher
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or later, 100%-compatible version
Minimum memory 6 MB (8Mb or more recommended)
Minimum 10 MB available hard disk space for applications only
VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
Networks Supported:
Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.11, 3.12, 4.0 and Personal NetWare; Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11; Banyan VINES 5.0; IBM LAN Server 3.0; Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1; Lantastic 6.0

 


Visual dBASE 5.5 - Minimum system requirements: 386 or better processor, Windows 3.1, Win95 or later, 6MB memory (8+ recommended), 10MB disk space, VGA display. Supports networks: NetWare 3.11+, Personal NetWare, Windows for WorkGroups3.11, Banyan Vines 5+, IBM LAN Server, MS LAN Manager 2.1, Lantastic 6.0.


Visual dBASE 5.5a - Box end white label DBS1155WWFS350, Visual dBASE RETAIL. Version 5.5. Seven 1.44MB diskettes labeled Version 5.5a, plus the following printed materials:
Registration card, with detachable cards for US customers and customers outside the US. Card is marked "Visual dBASE 5.5" with inkjet. Part #1AL0000WW23600 BOR 7780
Borland No-Nonsense License Statement and Limited Warranty, Part# 1AL0000WW23620 BOR 5647
Additional License Terms for Development Products, Part# 1AL 0000WW23621 BOR 5714
Various third party promotional materials
BorlandAssist (Tech support options) Part# AL0000US2368C BOR 6651.4
Manuals:
Quick Reference Guide, 108 pages, Part# DBS1155WW21771 BOR 8258
User's Guide, 392 pages, Part# DBS1155WW21772 BOR 8257
Programmer's Guide, 418 pages, Part# DBS1155WW21773 BOR 8259
Language Reference, 1066 pages, Part# DBS1155WW21775 BOR 8261
Using Crystal Reports for Visual dBASE, 56 pages, DBS1155WW21774 BOR 8260


Programmer's Value Pack

Borland Programmer's Value Pack with Delphi 1.0, Turbo C++ 4.5, and Visual dBASE 5.5

This includes Delphi for Windows, Turbo C++ 4.5 for Windows, and Visual dBASE 5.5


Visual dBASE 5.5 Professional - Includes a compiler so you can deploy your applications to other users royalty-free. Also intranet tools.


Visual dBASE 5.5 Client/Server

Visual dBASE 5.5 Client/Server - Includes Visual dBASE 5.5, Visual dBASE 5.5 Compiler, Local InterBase Server, native SQL drivers to connect to popular database, plus a DataPump Expert.
©1995
System Requirements:
Intel 386-based PC or higher
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or later, 100% compatible version
Minimum memory 6MB (8MB or more recommended)
50MB hard disk space
VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
Networks Supported:
Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.1, and Personal NetWare
Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Banyan VINES 5.0
IBM LAN Server 3.0
Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1
Lantastic 6.0

 


Visual dBASE Compiler 5.5

Visual dBASE Compiler 5.5
©1995

System Requirements:
Intel 386-based PC or higher
Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or later, 100% compatible version
Visual dBASE 5.5 installed
Minimum memory 6MB (8MB or more recommended)
Minimum 10MB available hard disk space for application only
VGA/SVGA monitor and graphics adapter
Networks Supported:
Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12, 4.1, and Personal NetWare
Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Banyan VINES 5.0
IBM LAN Server 3.0
Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1
Lantastic 6.0

Includes:
Visual dBASE Language Reference; Part # DBS1155WW21775 BOR 8261
Visual dBASE User's Guide; Part # DBS1155WW21772 BOR 8257
Visual dBASE Programmer's Guide; Part # DBS1155WW21773 BOR 8259
Compiler for version 5.5 on four 3.5" high density diskettes
Retail box; Part # DBC1155WW41000 BOR 8270


Visual dBASE 7
Visual dBASE 7


Visual dBASE 7 Professional, Special Upgrade - To qualify, you must own any Borland product, MS Access, FoxPro,
or Office, Clipper, Visual Objects, or Corel Office Suite.
©1997
System Requirements:
Intel 486/DX2 or higher
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 or later
Memory: 12 MB for Windows 95, 16 MB for Windows NT Workstation
35 MB hard disk space for minimum installation
CD-ROM
VGA or higher resolution monitor (SVGA recommended)
Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Networks Supported:
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Novell NetWare 3,12


 

 

Visual dBASE 7 Professional, Scholar (buy it)


DBS1370WWSC180, © 1997

System requirements:486DX2 or higher processor, Windows 95/NT 4.0 or later, 12MB (Win95)/16MB (NT) RAM. 31MB disk space. Current Academic ID required for purchase. This software…may not be resold outside the academic community.


Borland Visual dBASE 7 Client/Server Suite Upgrade
Visual dBASE 7 Client/Server Suite, Special Borland Upgrade - includes integrated Visual dBASE compiler and InstallShield Express. Part number DBA1370USCU180
©1997
System Requirements:
Intel 486/DX2 or higher
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 or later
Memory: 12 MB for Windows 95, 16 MB for Windows NT Workstation
35 MB hard disk space for minimum installation
CD-ROM
VGA or higher resolution monitor (SVGA recommended)
Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device
Networks Supported:
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Novell NetWare 3,12

 


dBASE Mac
Ashton-Tate dBASE Mac

At the heart of dBASE Mac is a procedural language that lets you create custom applications for your databases. These applications can include custom menus, dialog boxes, and even protection from unauthorized access and modification. dBASE Mac also provides the power to directly access data from dBASE II, dBASE III, and dBASE III Plus, as well as import and export data from Framework II, Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft File, Omnis 3 Plus and Double Helix, allowing you to preserve your investment in other software products. Also included with dBASE Mac is an Applications Template disk with fully functional mailing label, form letter, client billing and inventory management applications to get you started immediately
© 1987

System Requirements:
Macintosh Plus, Macintosh SE or Macintosh II
One 800K disk drive and a hard disk (hard disk required)
System 4.1; Finder 5.5
Supports LaserWriter, LaserWriter Plus, ImageWriter and ImageWriter II printers

Includes:
Three 3.5" 720K diskettes (Application Templates, Application Disk, and Sample Files)
© 1988
Learning dBASE Mac manual; Part # 10070-0222; Serial # 9002974-31
Using dBASE Mac manual; Part # 10070-0231
 


dBASE IV Mac Runtime

Ashton-Tate dBASE IV 1.1 Runtime Plus for Macintosh


dBASE Direct/36
Ashton-Tate dBASE Direct/36

Connectivity facility for interrogating, manipulating, and reporting System/36 files simply and quickly through dBASE III+. Lets you access fields, records or files on a System/36 for queries and reports, or lets you transparently bring the data from the System/36 - converted into .dbf format - for use with any dBASE III+ application.
© 1987

PC System Requirements:
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, or 100% compatible
Monochrome or Color Monitor
PC-DOS Version 2.00 through 3.30
dBASE III Plus
Memory requirements: 640K recommended
IBM Enhanced 5250 Emulation or 100% compatible
IBM System/36 System Requirements:
Any model IBM System/36
SSP Release 5.0
PC Support/36
Interactive Data Definition Utility (IDDU)

 


dBASE Direct 3270 
Ashton-Tate dBASE Direct 3270

© 1989

System Requirements:
IBM PC, PC XT, Personal Computer AT, Personal System/2 or 100% compatible; Compaq 386
Monochrome or color graphics (CGA, EGA or VGA) monitor
MS-DOS or PC-DOS Version 2.10 through 3.30
dBASE III Plus Version 1.1
128KB RAM minimum plus the memory required for dBASE III Plus, terminal emulation and the operating system
One 5.25" 360KB minimum capacity floppy disk drive or one 720KB minimum capacity diskette drive and a hard disk drive
One of the following 3270 emulation boards with associated emulation software
-IBM PC 3278/79 Emulation Adapter
-IBM PC 3270 Emulation Program, Entry Level, Version 1.21; IBM EEHLLAPI
-IBM Personal Communications/ 3270 Version 1.0; IBM EHLLAPI
-Attachmate 3270 Emulation Adapter
-Attachmate Extra! 3270 Emulation Version 1.41 or Entry Emulator Version 1.24
-DCA IRMA, IRMA2, Forte PJ
-DCA E78 Plus Version 1.1.0; DCA HLLAPI 3

 


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