Alternative to Microsoft Access

[speedemonV12]

Hi guys, I have a buddy of mine that has some databases that he wants me to take a look at. I have Access, but I do not want to have to boot into windows every time that i would like to look at the database. Is there a good alternative for this for Mac???

thanks!

 

[KD7IWP]

Maybe you could try this OBDC driver? It allows you to connect your Mac to other databases. Others will have to confirm if it does this. I believe that if you get it, you can query that access file in Excel for OSX. It costs money though.

 

[Osarkon]

I don't think there really is an alternative for mac, windows don't make a version for it because of what it relies on I believe. You could try running windows in parallels for access, that's what I did when I was doing a database project. Apart from that I don't think you have many options I'm afraid.

 

[eenu]

Hi guys, I have a buddy of mine that has some databases that he wants me to take a look at. I have Access, but I do not want to have to boot into windows every time that i would like to look at the database. Is there a good alternative for this for Mac???

thanks!

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