Disk No  #799
Program name: SIDEFILE version 2.33
PC-SIG version 1.1
 
SIDEFILE is a memory-based database manager that works with relatively
small to medium sized files.  These files can be subjected to extremely
fast manipulation because all of the data is stored in memory, eliminating
the constant slow down of accessing the disk for information.
 
SIDEFILE is also a disk-based data manager that can operate on large
numbers of records in a manner similar to larger programs.  In this filing
mode, SIDEFILE retains its easy to use interface and spreadsheet-like
screens while affording disk-based usage.
 
SIDEFILE is a fast, easy, and very forgiving program that attempts to make
life easier for all who regularly use small business or personal data
files for nearly any purpose.  SIDEFILE allows you to manipulate your many
notes, lists and files with a flexibility approaching, sometimes
surpassing the talents of larger systems.  You can also keep some of your
small spreadsheet-type applications in SIDEFILE instead of in an expensive
spreadsheet program.  You can even do small editing jobs right within
SIDEFILE instead of having to find and load yet another program such as a
word processor or editor.  Of course, all of your SIDEFILE files will
still be compatible with those other programs should you choose to use
them.
 
SIDEFILE uses two types of files: those with a built-in header line (data
file), and those without a built-in header line (text file).  You can
perform all available commands with a data file, but not with a text file.
Text file manipulation is mostly for convenience.
 
SIDEFILE has proven to be one of the most flexible database programs
available for the IBM PC.
 
Usage:  Database.
 
System Requirements:  None.
 
How to Start:  To start the SIDEFILE program, put your working disk in one
of your disk drives and type SF (press enter).  You may type the name of
the data file you wish SIDEFILE to load right on the command line -- SF
DATAFILE (press enter).
 
Suggested Registration:  $29.95
 
File Descriptions:
 
???????  SF   Example database file (11 files).
EXAMPLES DOC  Documentation file explaining example files.
SF       DOC  Documentation file.
SF       EXE  Main program.
SF       HLP  Help file used by SF.EXE.
PADLOCK  ADD  Advertisement for another of the author's programs.
 
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