>From the README for that TimeClock program: > Each installation includes a copy of the timeclock.mdb database file (which > contains all the > program information). By default this database is stored in the Common User > Data directory of > your computer (most likely C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application > Data\Time Clock MTS). > However, using the Options settings of Time Clock MTS you can store this > database wherever you > like on your network.
So, it's using an Access database file. You can do this, sure. It'll make your code feel 10 years older, but you can do it. There's some C# examples at http://www.csharphelp.com/archives/archive70.html that I like to refer to when I hafta do this. But really, your installer can install SQL Server Express Edition, your software, your empty database, and set up the connection strings in the config files, all by itself! That's what installers are FOR! Or it can detect if your user already has SQL running. Just depends on your target audience. -- Peter Smith
