1.   Database management systems are currently host-resident on conventional computers.

2.   DataEase Express provides an intuitive Windows user-interface to a full relational database system.

3.   If and when the agreement is finalised with Tetra, for example, it will probably include a database management system.

4.   If these languages conformed to one type of object database system then persistent objects could be shared between applications.

5.   It is proposed that the oracle database management system will be used for such purpose.

6.   It says it will extend the mechanism to support other database systems in future.

7.   That same database system can be used for other things, such as contact managers or inventory control.

8.   There is no need to be put off by the name, for in fact database systems are simply computerised filing cabinets.

9.   Several kinds of DBMS are in use, and the interested reader should refer to an introduction to database management systems for a guide to the different types.