Request from a Luddite

[catgate]

I sometimes think that the problems we computer lunatics encounter are controlled by some bus company......you get nothing for ages then half a dozen come at once.

Following my very recent printer replacement I am now unable to print the output from a couple of old DOS based applications...dBase III and Floorplan Plus (FPWin). I use them both fairly frequently for the simple reason that they are simple and convenient. I use dBase for storing all manner of data and FPWin as a simpleton's quick CAD. I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to get round this problem? This is not the first time I have come across this. A friend, who uses an old DOS based Sage/Clipper accounting package for his garage business, had to go on to eBay to find an old printer after his failed. I was hoping there would be a freeware plug in somewhere.

As usual, any help gratefully received.

[trackrat]

Would any of these be any good for your dbase problem.

http://www.filebasket.com/category.php%5Bi...ID%5Dfilebasket

[catgate]

Thanks for that, Trackrat. I will have a closer look in the next couple of days. In reality I am happy with dBaseIII, it's a programme that will allow my printer to use its output that is my problem. I am not sure if it is in some way commented to ASCI.

[AlanHo]

Are we expected to address you as "My Ludd". Or will pussyflap suffice.

[catgate]

Are we expected to address you as "My Ludd". Or will pussyflap suffice.

You can call me what you like if you can get my printer to print out of dBase and FPWin. :D