The Lack of a Small Unified Database

In the DOS world I used to use a simple integrated package called Alpha Works. It had spreadsheet, database, word processor, communications, shell access all in one piece of software. The database format was dBase III+. When I moved to Windows, I began using Microsoft Works. The database service (or should I call it the "table" service) provided filtering, sorting, some formulas that were similar to what was available in the spreadsheet, table reporting and a form view. I have been using it for years and it has become my favorite application. The spreadsheet is more than adequate (most users aren't plotting space craft trajectories or performing complex matrix algebra). Excel has more than most users need and so does Word. Oddly enough, Works was free with the computer but I have yet to find anybody around me who uses it. They all went out and bought Excel and Word and the fact is they do far less on their systems than me. I am a sales rep handling multiple companies and multiple customers who buy some lines but not others. The database files aren't large 2 - 3000 records. The MSWorks program works totally in memory so sorting and filters are instantaneous. I can cut and paste records easily into the spreadsheet and into my Windows version of Open Office which I used to set up the order forms that my companies require (each requires a different order form). I use Open Office for this because the Works spreadsheet doesn't allow the embedding of graphics my orders often require graphic representations of what I need. I export the forms to pdf and email them to the various companies. So what is Linux missing ? (I'm writing this on my Linux system now) Something like Microsoft Works. A full integrated set of applications that isn't overloaded with features most people never use, allows easy cutting and pasting as well as database field embedding in form letters, has a small footprint, runs in memory and can export and import all the basic file formats (as Microsoft Works can). Then I would ditch Windows for good. Not that everything would be great with Linux. There's still the problem of driver support especially wireless USB and printers. My laptop's Linksys USB 1.0 802.11.b wireless network device is not recognised and my workhorse cheap Konica Minolta laser printer has no drivers for Linux. I know there is a ton of software available for Linux but the average user doesn't need a ton. A Swiss army knife with a couple of good blades, a scissors and a screwdriver covers alot of needs. Keep the corkscrew and the toothpick.