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About the Sinclair QL Series
The Sinclair QL - Quantum Leap - is probably the most significant new computer to be launched in recent years. Its performance and technical specifications are astounding and comparable to machines several times the cost. Moreover, it is a machine which appeals to the hobbyist and businessman alike and its superb software allows it to be used extensively either in the home or in the office.
About this book
Database management programs provide a flexible and efficient way of handling information storage and retrieval. Unfortunately the computer novice is invariably bewildered by the complexity of using such powerful programs. This book, Database Management on the Sinclair QL, is a practical introduction to using Archive, the database management program provided with the Sinclair QL. Basic concepts and terminology are thoroughly explained and the beginner is guided through all the stages required to create and maintain a computer database. The emphasis throughout is on practical applications, with particular importance attached to the design of user-friendly systems, the author believing that the best way to exploit Archive's latent power is to master the art of writing procedures (although attention is also given to developing general purpose procedures that can be used with any database).