Running Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS

The Microsoft Guide to Learning and Using the FoxPro High-Performance
Database Management System for MS-DOS

RUNNING MICROSOFT FOXPRO FOR MS-DOS--the easy-to-understand guide to the
leading dBASE compatible database management system (DBMS) for MS-DOS--is
now available from Microsoft Press.

Microsoft FoxPro version 2.5 for MS-DOS is an exciting advancement in
character-based database management technology. Its lightning fast speed
and the powerful Xbase language that controls it allow database users
unprecedented performance and flexibility.

In RUNNING MICROSOFT FOXPRO FOR MS-DOS, PCMagazine contributing editor and
database expert Sal Ricciardi shows how the speed and power of this
state-of-the-art software can be put to use by those with little or no
DBMS experience. Readers will discover key techniques to help them
construct interesting and rewarding database projects right away. Whether
it's a detailed explanation of database design or a quick look-up for a
procedure using one of the sophisticated query tools of FoxPro, this
hands-on guide to Microsoft FoxPro version 2.5 for MS-DOS is packed with
answers. Each chapter clearly introduces at least one key topic and
practical examples reinforce concepts and correct procedures. Hundreds of
screen illustrations show exactly how the readers' computer screens should
look as they follow the examples. And when they're ready to move on to
more advanced topics, users of FoxPro will find tips, strategies, and
solutions often not found in the product documentation. It could be the
only guide users of FoxPro will ever need. Readers get expert information
and advice on:

* The basics of FoxPro--planning and creating databases; adding, editing,
and deleting records; and creating multi-table databases.

* Using graphical tools and features in FoxPro, such as the Command window,
Browse window, and Relational Query By Example window.

* Understanding advanced features like importing and exporting data between
FoxPro and other applications, designing and creating sophisticated
queries and reports, and understanding FoxPro programming language
basics.

A comprehensive table of contents and a thorough, fully cross-referenced
index helps readers quickly locate information about any topic in the
book.

PCMagazine readers have enjoyed Sal Ricciardi's database management
articles for years. In addition to his work at PCMagazine, he has written
for Home Office Computing, PC Sources, PC Week and many other
publications. He has programmed in many different PC languages, developed
database applications, installed local area networks, developed mainframe
software, and worked as a consultant.

RUNNING MICROSOFT FOXPRO FOR MS-DOS joins Sal Ricciardi's recently
published Running Microsoft FoxPro for Windows as the newest of the
Microsoft-authorized software guides in the Running series from Microsoft
Press. Other titles in the series include the classic Running MS-DOS by
Van Wolverton, the bestselling Running Microsoft Excel from The Cobb
Group, Running Windows 3.1 by Craig Stinson, Running Word for Windows and
Running Microsoft Mail for Windows by Russell Borland, Running Visual
Basic for Windows by Ross Nelson, and Running Microsoft Access by John
Viescas.

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Running Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS
by Sal Ricciardi
512 pages, $24.95
ISBN: 1-55615-556-5
Pub. Date: August 12, 1993

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399
206-882-8080

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