1983- Data Perfect, Franklin

Object/Artifact

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VintageComputer.Gallery

Name/Title

1983- Data Perfect, Franklin

Tags

Franklin

Description

DataPerfect, originally written by Lew Bastian, was a relational database program that gained popularity in the early 1980s.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Jun 12, 2024

General Notes

Note

Purpose and Features: DataPerfect was designed for DOS-based systems. It offered a memory-efficient and capable solution for managing structured data. Unlike some other databases of the time, DataPerfect didn’t require programming skills to use effectively. It was known for its stability and ability to handle large, complex datasets. Web-Authoring Capability: Interestingly, DataPerfect also had web-authoring capabilities, which was quite ahead of its time. Users could create and manage data while also generating content for the emerging web.