On Wednesday 12 June 2002 13:50, Joshua James wrote: > Please don't attack me (linux users do this) about using MS Access as a > simple database program. > > We use MDB files to hold simple information, and it is very easy to do > this. > > I would like to be able to (at least) read, maybe use MDB files from my > linux workstation. > > I'm using Mandrake v8.2 and trying very hard to get rid of Win2k as a > dual-boot. This is one of the few things holding me up. > > Thanks.
You could give Crossover Office a try. It allows you you run Windows Office Suite under Linux. MS Access is not officially a supported application right now, but it does work to an extent, and will surely be added to the list before long. http://www.codeweavers.com/products/office/supported_applications.php derek
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