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| + | Clipper was a [[compiler]] for the [[Dbase IV]] product, which allowed [[programmer]]s to compile .prg files into an [[object code|executable]], that could in turn read Dbase data files. In the 1980's this was a popular way of shipping [[database]] [[application]]s prior to the rise of [[Microsoft Access]]. Clipper applications ran under [[MS-DOS]]. As time went by there were even support for various 286 [[DOS extender]]s for the original clipper 87 compiler. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 18 December 2018
Clipper was a compiler for the Dbase IV product, which allowed programmers to compile .prg files into an executable, that could in turn read Dbase data files. In the 1980's this was a popular way of shipping database applications prior to the rise of Microsoft Access. Clipper applications ran under MS-DOS. As time went by there were even support for various 286 DOS extenders for the original clipper 87 compiler.
