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Microsoft Access Version Release History |
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Released in 1992, Microsoft Access has today risen to
assume the position of database of preference for
Windows database development. |
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Intended from the outset for the modern Windows
environment, Access is a Relationship Database
Management System (RDMS). Unlike similar database
applications, such as Firefox and Paradox, it is not
bogged down by the baggage associated with the
pre-Windows environment. |
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Due to its ease of use and powerful design tools, Access
is primarily used by small businesses, within
departments of larger organisations and by non
professional / hobbyist programmers. However it
does not scale well if data access is via a network
where more than a handful of people require access. In
situations like this it is preferable to rely on a
Client Server based solution such as Microsoft SQL,
MySQL, or Oracle . |
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With the up and coming release of Access 2007 it will
shortly enter it's eighth reincarnation. As history
clearly shows the application just keeps on getting
stronger and better with each new version
released. |
The table below lists the various versions of
Access for
Windows that you may encounter.
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Released |
Comments |
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1992 |
Initially released in November 1992, Version 1.1 quickly
followed on it's tails in 1993. |
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2 |
1994 |
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95 |
1995 |
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97 |
1997 |
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2000 |
1999 |
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2002 / XP |
2001 |
The XP version added data access page
enhancements, integrated PivotTables and
PivotChart views as well as introducing new XML
support. |
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2003 |
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2007 |
TBC - Early
2007 |
The next version, to be released in early 2007,
promises a new redesigned user interface, a new
library of pre-built solutions, new information
sharing capabilities and more. |
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