The short version
A Windows desktop database builder for forms, reports, and small applications.
From the HackerLinks archive
Microsoft Access
A Windows desktop database builder for forms, reports, and small applications.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-23
Last seen:2026-09-23
Times seen:1
Website:microsoft.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter strongly praised its niche between spreadsheets and larger database systems.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-23
“Access is so good. I can't believe there's no universal equivalent for Linux and Mac.”
post-it · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Microsoft killed FoxPro in 2007. Anyway, here's FoxPro revived
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Microsoft killed FoxPro in 2007. Anyway, here's FoxPro revived
2026-09-23