creating a read-only database

[Michael McFarland]

    This may be a silly question, but how do I go about creating a database 
that is readable, but not editable by a palm app (like a dictionary or 
online manual program)?  I'd like to first use it to create the database, 
then modify the source code so that the app only reads, then recompile. 
 However, to load the new version of the app, I have to delete the old 
version, and this deletes the database.  Any tips on how to get around 
this?

    Michael