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HyperCard vs Microsoft Office Access

A side-by-side look at HyperCard and Microsoft Office Access. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HyperCard

HyperCard

Development

HyperCard was a software application released by Apple in 1987 that allowed users to create their own hypertextual information stacks to organize data like a database and develop custom applications. It pioneered many hypermedia concepts.

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Microsoft Office Access

Microsoft Office Access

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Access is a database management system from Microsoft that combines a graphical user interface with a relational database engine. It allows users to create tables, queries, forms, and reports to track and analyze data.

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