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How would you explain the difference between spreadsheet and database to someone who doesn't really appreciate the distinction?
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A database is a very clever filing cabinet. It allows you to store information such that it can be easily found, sorted and crossreferenced.
A spreadsheet is a very clever calculator. It does lots of complicated maths and makes numbers dance.
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Date: 2008-12-30 12:43 pm (UTC)A spreadsheet is a very clever calculator. It does lots of complicated maths and makes numbers dance.