Common database for PC and Mac platforms

[Whitt]

Is there database software that is compatible for use on both PC and
Mac platforms, i.e. that can be run under both Windows and Mac OS
without the need for a simulation interface?

 

[CyberTaz]

The only one I know of off hand is FileMaker Pro - which is quite good for a
lot of uses.

There are any number of other dual-platform solutions for data management,
but it isn't a matter of having a Mac& PC version of the same program. What
will work for you depends on your specific needs & requirements. If your
situation is simple to moderate, FM Pro is the way to go. If you have more
SQL/ODBC demand, Google is your best buddy

 

[JE McGimpsey]

Is there database software that is compatible for use on both PC and
Mac platforms, i.e. that can be run under both Windows and Mac OS
without the need for a simulation interface?

FileMaker Pro and MySQL are the most common.

 

[Kristina Conceicao]

Is there database software that is compatible for use on both PC and
Mac platforms, i.e. that can be run under both Windows and Mac OS
without the need for a simulation interface?

We use 4D (http://www.4d.com/). It's a client/server application, and
there are both Mac and Windows versions available. We have been able to
have Windows clients log into a mac server and vice versa.

Kristina

 

[JE McGimpsey]

We use 4D (http://www.4d.com/). It's a client/server application, and
there are both Mac and Windows versions available. We have been able to
have Windows clients log into a mac server and vice versa.

I forgot to mention 4D. It's a great product - I've had clients use it
cross-platform with no problems whatsoever. And their Academic Version
is only about $50, IIRC.

 

[Sable Cantus]

Tie-ins with mysql, postresql, MSSQL, etc are all multi-platform. For
desktop database purposes I think Filemaker is fantastic. It's easy to
build your own database and easy to manage filesharing and web sharing
across platforms.

Sable