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  1. Oct 30th, 2002, 05:04 PM #1
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    (VB6 & Access) If an app is dependant on an Access DB...

    If an app is dependant on an Access DB does the user have to have Access?
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    No, unless you need to automate some Access's features such Reports, etc...
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    I believe I'll just be using it to store and retrieve data.
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    Then you all set: your distribution will depend on the DB access interface (DAO, ADO, etc...).
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    Well

    My apps utilize Access 2000 as the backend data store. I have tested o systems with Access installed and wothout, and application works fine both ways...
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    Originally posted by IROY55
    Then you all set: your distribution will depend on the DB access interface (DAO, ADO, etc...).
    I think ADO (i'm a bit rusty w/VB as I've only been doing asp/vbscript for the past two years)... what does everyone suggest?

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