[GLLUG] Looking for a copy of Win7

[frank.dolinar at comcast.net]

Hi, Jason, 
I agree with you. I think I'm generally beyond the basics, but Access is the tool the prof has chosen for this class and many of the other students are showing that they do need the basics. 
Also, Rick, to be fair to Access, Microsoft has developed it significantly since the last time I used it about a decade ago. It's still not my first choice, but it's a workable tool. 

Frank 

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From: "Jason L. Froebe" <jason.froebe at gmail.com> 
To: "Richard Houser" <rick at divinesymphony.net> 
Cc: "Frank Dolinar" <frank.dolinar at comcast.net>, "GLLUG" <linux-user at egr.msu.edu> 
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:26:00 PM 
Subject: Re: [GLLUG] Looking for a copy of Win7 

Hi Richard, 

I disagree with you to the extent that MS Access can be used quite effectively to teach the *basics* of designing/using DBMS systems. In no way can Access be used on instructing database administration or more complex RDMS dbs which are what I believe you're thinking of. 

jason 


On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 12:05 PM, Richard Houser < rick at divinesymphony.net > wrote: 



Personally, I would strongly question the integrity of any database class taught in outlook. Its not so much that you can't do things right, but that you have to fight Access to do things correctly (as of about 2003 era). If you go with it anyhow, ask your institution if MSDAA licensing is available for you as a student. If so, it probably covers the OS and Office. 


Frank Dolinar < frank.dolinar at comcast.net > wrote: 
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Yes, you read that right. 

I'm taking a Database design course this term and the prof has an 
assignment coming up in a few weeks that needs Access 2010 or later. 
Just for the record I've asked the prof whether the database 
component of either Open Office or Libre Office will suffice. Wating for 
an answer. 
I can get Access, but I can't get Win7.  Microsoft is selling 
Windows 8.1 (aka Vista Lite).  Not interested. 

Anyone have or know where to get a reasonably priced copy of Win 7. 

Any help much appreciated. 

Thanks, 
Frank 




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