![]() ![]() MySQL and PostgreSQL are command-line driven databases, while FrontBase and OpenBase provide only rudimentary data input and retrieval interfaces. Although the Macintosh world still lacks a friendly low-end SQL database like Microsoft Access, the quantity and quality of databases available for Mac OS X is incomparable, especially if Oracle climbs aboard.Īlso keep in mind that none of these databases are meant to be used directly for day-to-day data entry and queries like FileMaker or 4D. It’s worth noting that, for the first time, the Mac OS finally pulls even with, if not ahead of, Windows in terms of database power. All of these databases have been around for years on different platforms it’s only with Mac OS X that Mac users can finally run them. However, we’re also seeing an influx of newly available database programs. ![]() This week, I want to cover some commercial and open-source databases currently available for Mac OS X.Īs with last week’s release of FileMaker 5.5 with support for Mac OS X, most of the databases that run under the Classic Mac OS will be ported to Mac OS X. ![]() In part one of this article, I discussed the basics of how relational databases work (see TidBITS-580). Relational Databases and Mac OS X, Part 2Īs Mac users confront the geeky realities associated with Unix as the core of Mac OS X, they may not be aware of their newly acquired capability to run powerful relational database software. #1619: Stage Manager first impressions, Live Text in Preview redux, SMS 2FA failure fix, moving large folders with ChronoSync.#1620: OS updates, AssistiveTouch for iOS shortcut palette, Photos album sharing bug.#1621: Apple Q3 2022 financials, Slack's new free plan restrictions, which OS features do you use?.#1622: OS feature survey results, Continuity Camera webcam preview, OWC miniStack STX.#1623: How to turn off YouTube's PiP, use AirPlay to Mac, and securely erase Mac drives. ![]()
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