Access 2000 to develop db of product catalogs?

[mds100]

Here is the scenario:
We have 1 copy of MS Access 2000. The boss wants me to create a searchable database of vendors' catalogs that we have shelved in our library. The design should be rather simple, create tables of product categories, supplier names, etc. with related interface forms. I am relatively new at Access, but feel comfortable with the table/query/form design aspects.
My question is this: We have 15 people in our office and all would like to be able to search the database from their own PCs over the LAN. Do each need a copy of Access to run this database application, or is there a way to distribute the application to all (replication maybe)? Keep in mind that this is a small database of maybe 500 entries (vendor catalogs) so I dont need a sophisticated SQL solution.

Thanks in advance.

 

[SDIG]

MDS100,

You can use Access Runtime with replication manager. It will take very little set-up and work right across you network.

KB

 

[mds100]

Will this allow other users to use the database (forms, etc.) without installing MS Access locally on their computers?

 

[mds100]

Also,
Do I need the "Developer" version of MS Access, or is the runtime switch included with the std 2000 version?

Thanks in advance.