I have developed data access pages using Office 2000. However, some users have office 2003 and are unable to view the data access pages created using Office 2000.
From Microsoft's help pages, I learned that data access pages must be converted. But there are some users that cannot convert from Office 2000... b/c of other software compatibility issues.
So, now I am trying to come up with alternatives.
1- I can develop 2 data access pages using 2003 & 2000, both connects to the same backend database. If so, how can I detect which platform the user is on? and launch the appropriate data access page?
2- I can develop a web page without using Access's data access components. If so, how do I connect to an Access database. Please note: I do not have access to a web server and I would prefer not to use a DSN connection. The database is to reside on a shared network drive. The webpage serves as a front end, connected to a backend database. The webpage will be a shortcut on the user's desktop.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions!
Anna
From Microsoft's help pages, I learned that data access pages must be converted. But there are some users that cannot convert from Office 2000... b/c of other software compatibility issues.
So, now I am trying to come up with alternatives.
1- I can develop 2 data access pages using 2003 & 2000, both connects to the same backend database. If so, how can I detect which platform the user is on? and launch the appropriate data access page?
2- I can develop a web page without using Access's data access components. If so, how do I connect to an Access database. Please note: I do not have access to a web server and I would prefer not to use a DSN connection. The database is to reside on a shared network drive. The webpage serves as a front end, connected to a backend database. The webpage will be a shortcut on the user's desktop.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestions!
Anna
