<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:12pt"><div id="yiv2084780719"><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 12pt; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><div id="yiv2084780719yui_3_7_2_41_1363466641894_35">Tdbf has been decremented because it is no longer maintained. Advantage TDataSet Descendent is a more powerful and flexible dbase format alternative. It accommodates Foxpro cdx as well as Clipper ntx memo and index file types. You <var id="yui-ie-cursor"></var>can also use their proprietary Paradox-like format, it will be familiar to those who have used the Delphi BDE.</div><div> </div><div>The Local Server version is free, and some or all files can be on the network. You only need to buy the Client-Server version if you have large files and want only the relevant records to
travel the network.</div><div> </div><div>I have used ADS for years - it is rock-solid, a joy to use, and continues to be maintained. It doesn't support Laz version 1.0.8 yet, you need to use 1.0.6 or earlier now. It has a forum for users to discuss and ask questions: <a href="http://devzone.advantagedatabase.com/forum">http://devzone.advantagedatabase.com/forum</a></div><div> </div><div>Here's how to download and use ADS:</div><div><a href="http://wiki.lazarus.freepascal.org/Advantage_Database_Server">http://wiki.lazarus.freepascal.org/Advantage_Database_Server</a></div><div> </div><div>A. G.</div></div></div></div></div></body></html>