We use cookies, including third-party cookies from Google to serve personalized ads through AdSense, to operate this site and understand how it is used. By continuing to browse, you accept this use. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for details, including how to opt out of personalized advertising.
Accept
SmartData CollectiveSmartData Collective
  • Analytics
    AnalyticsShow More
    chatgpt image jul 21, 2026, 04 34 30 pm
    4 Core Benefits of Predictive Maintenance after Vibration Analysis
    10 Min Read
    How Does Data Mining Boost Customer Satisfaction in Logistics? Harnessing Analytics for Results -- AI-generated illustration
    How Does Data Mining Boost Customer Satisfaction in Logistics? Harnessing Analytics for Results
    11 Min Read
    chatgpt image jul 13, 2026, 04 23 45 pm
    How Data Analytics Helps Companies Improve User Engagement
    19 Min Read
    chatgpt image jul 13, 2026, 03 59 46 pm
    How Data Analytics Improves Multi-Location Search Strategies
    10 Min Read
    cybersecurity efforts
    How Behavioral Analytics and AI Are Redefining Cybersecurity for Boca Raton Businesses
    14 Min Read
  • Big Data
  • BI
  • Exclusive
  • IT
  • Marketing
  • Software
Search
© 2008-25 SmartData Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Use a Spreadsheet for a Database: circa 1986
Share
Notification
Font ResizerAa
SmartData CollectiveSmartData Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • About
  • Help
  • Privacy
Follow US
© 2008-23 SmartData Collective. All Rights Reserved.
SmartData Collective > Uncategorized > Use a Spreadsheet for a Database: circa 1986
Uncategorized

Use a Spreadsheet for a Database: circa 1986

KarenLopez
KarenLopez
2 Min Read
SHARE

In another vintage Computer Chronicles video from the Internet Archive, see how to use a spreadsheet as a database via macros.

image

It appears that using a tool substitute instead of the proper tool started from the beginning of the PC days.

What I found most interesting was the initial discussion on why one should use macros.  I’ve found resistance to creating or tweaking macros that come with modern modeling tools.  I use macros regularly because they save me time and allow me to accomplish in a few minutes something that would take hours or days to complete. 

More Read

Data Breach at Stanford Children's Hospital
Data Breach at Stanford Children’s Hospital
DQ is 1/3 Process Knowledge + 1/3 Business Knowledge + 1/3 Intuition
Deciding When to Replace ERP Is Complicated
Does the emergence of the tech mega-vendor driven economy mean the end of innovation?
Book Review: Trust Agents

As with the previous vintage videos I’ve posted, the news stories at the end of this video are interesting, too.

  • Wall Street news about software companies
  • Networking of up to 10,000 computers
  • Career advice (get a PhD in Computer Science and earn up to $100k

Internet Archive: Details: Guide to Macros

Technorati Tags: Vintage,video,Macros,dBaseIII,Lotus 123,Symphony

In another vintage Computer Chronicles video from the Internet Archive, see how to use a spreadsheet as a database via macros.

image

It appears that using a tool substitute instead of the proper tool started from the beginning of the PC days.

What I found most interesting was the initial discussion on why one should use macros.  I’ve found resistance to creating or tweaking macros that come with modern modeling tools.  I use macros regularly because they save me time and allow me to accomplish in a few minutes something that would take hours or days to complete. 

As with the previous vintage videos I’ve posted, the news stories at the end of this video are interesting, too.

  • Wall Street news about software companies
  • Networking of up to 10,000 computers
  • Career advice (get a PhD in Computer Science and earn up to $100k

Internet Archive: Details: Guide to Macros

Share This Article
Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn
Share

Follow us on Facebook

Latest News

Best VMware Alternatives in Thailand for Private Cloud and HCI Deployments -- AI-generated illustration
Best VMware Alternatives in Thailand for Private Cloud and HCI Deployments
Cloud Computing Exclusive IT
Using Safety Metrics and Incident Data to Reduce Construction Risk and Insurance Costs -- AI-generated illustration
Using Safety Metrics and Incident Data to Reduce Construction Risk and Insurance Costs
Big Data Exclusive
How Business Intelligence Can Help Small Businesses Build Better Decision Rules -- AI-generated illustration
How Business Intelligence Can Help Small Businesses Build Better Decision Rules
Business Intelligence Business Rules Exclusive
Stellar Repair for MS SQL Review: Can It Repair SQL Databases? -- AI-generated illustration
Stellar Repair for MS SQL Review: Can It Repair SQL Databases?
Exclusive Software SQL

Stay Connected

1.2KFollowersLike
33.7KFollowersFollow
222FollowersPin

You Might also Like

Charlene Li: The Future of Social Networks
Uncategorized

Charlene Li: The Future of Social Networks

2 Min Read
In-Memory Analytic Databases Are so Last Century
Uncategorized

In-Memory Analytic Databases Are so Last Century

16 Min Read
Online Retailing – Take2, some food for thought and a big BUT!
Uncategorized

Online Retailing – Take2, some food for thought and a big BUT!

6 Min Read
Social customer service
Uncategorized

Social customer service

6 Min Read

SmartData Collective is one of the largest & trusted community covering technical content about Big Data, BI, Cloud, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, IoT & more.

ai chatbot
How AI Website Chatbots Improve Customer Support and Lead Generation
Chatbots Exclusive
5 Great Tips for Using Data Analytics for Website UX
5 Great Tips for Using Data Analytics for Website UX
Big Data

Quick Link

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Follow US
© 2008-26 SmartData Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?