by "Tom" <yahoo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Mar 20, 2008 at 03:03 AM
"Brian Paul Ehni" <behni@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:C4073CF1.A56F3%behni@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On 3/19/08 9:31 PM, in article m0kEj.6877$i54.3456@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Tom"
>>
>> He doesn't need to manipulate the data just view it. Do you think
>> FileMakerPro is the way to go?
>
> FileMakerPro may not be able to open Access databases...
>
I'll check in the Access newsgroup.
>>>
>>>> He needs to expand the number of USB ****t what do you suggest.?
>>>
>>> The only way to expand the number of ****ts on that book is to use a
USB
>>> hub,
>>> which means you can't also use the USB optical drive (as it requires
>>> more
>>> power than standard).
>>
>> Should he get a powered USB hub? Any recommendations?
>
> As I understand it, the Apple USB optical drive for the MacBook Air will
> not
> work with any other USB due to the higher power requirements; a powered
> USB
> hub will not help any.
The optical drive aside is there any reason to buy a powered USB hub?
>
Tom
