Kexi, a KDE application, can function as an alternative to Microsoft Access.
Kexi is designed to be entirely usable without KDE on Linux/Unix and MS Windows platforms, with a Mac OS X version planned. This software is hailed as a long-awaited MS Access replacement and is highly recommended for database management.
One caveat for using Kexi is that users need to have KDE libraries (kdelibs) of version 3.2 or newer and development packages for these libraries, often named kdelibs-devel or kdelibs-dev, depending on your Linux distribution.
For the compilation process, users can simply go to the command line, type "./configure --prefix=`kde-config --prefix` --enable-debug=full make su -c 'make install'", and let the software complete the rest.
It's worth noting that for configuring Kexi, there are several options you may want to consider. For instance, if you have downloaded the entire KOffice source code, you can opt to only configure and compile Kexi, not the others like KWord, KSpread, etc. For this, create an inst-apps in koffice/directory that should contain the names of directories you want to configure and compile, separated by spaces.
The updated Kexi release brings new features, improvements, and fixes to the table. One of the highlights is the "Find" window that works within table, query, and form views, providing an easier and more comprehensive way to perform global context-dependent searches. Users can now also print and preview images within Simple Printouts, making the process more seamless than ever before.
Overall, Kexi is an exceptional software that offers users an all-in-one solution for their database needs. Its features are extensive, its usability is excellent, and it offers an excellent alternative to MS Access.
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