Microsoft Access + Mac

I have a teacher who is asking if he can purchase Microsoft Office with Access for his Mac. Has anyone got an answer? Or, better yet, is there a Mac software that is comparable to Access or File Maker Pro but easier to use?
Just picking your brains. Thanks.

Hi Chris,
the Office for Mac package does not include Access http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/Office2008/default.mspx
FileMaker Pro is the quasi-standard database on Mac OSX.
OpenOffice http://www.openoffice.org/ contains a database app which might be worth a look.
Regards
Stefan

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I currently manage my database on a PC with Microsoft
Access. I would like to switch the data to my new
iMac (1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo, OS 10.4). Can anyone
tell me more about the database program in
Appleworks? Can you customize the fields (to include
more than just the basic name, address, etc fields)
or are they pre-set? Also, can you create searches
within the program (ie to find a record based on a
last name)? I am trying to avoid buying FileMaker Pro
because of it's higher cost. Any information and
details about the program's capabilities would be
greatly appreciated!
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appleworks +database +tutorial
You're probably aware of this, but I'll mention it just in case: AppleWorks is no longer bundled with any Macs, and must be purchased separately.
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