> So, does anybody use MS Access because they *like* it, or just because it's required for their job/school/whatever?
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> I think databases in general, and MS Access in particular, should be outlawed. Then, only database programmers would be outlaws. Or something like that. Good night.

I use Access as a desktop database for development, prototyping, and proof of concept, and R&D work. Not particularly because I LIKE it.
I LIKEd Paradox more. So did a lot of other people. So, I guess I use it because it is a defacto requirement.