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which database software should i use to build auto parts database i will sell on CDrom?

hello and thanks in advacne.

i run a small business (two employees).  i want to build a "parts and installations instructions" database that i will sell to auto mechanics/shops.  the database will allow for the user to enter in several attributes (year, make, model) and out will spit a picture of a part and instructions on how to install it.

# of attributes:  year (1993-2005)
make: 20 different auto manufacturers
model: 700 different models of autos
picutres: 500 parts
installation instructions: 200 different types

to keep the barriers to buying my product to a minimum, i don't want the customer to have to already have a database program installed (e.g. microsift access) on their machine.  i need a 'portable' database program that will run off the CDrom disc i will sell them.  i hope i'm making myself clear here.......


for security and simplicity, i want the customer to be able run everything off the disc without having to install anything.  is this possible?
i'm on a tight budget here.  what do you recommend i use to build and deploy this?  

thanks!
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Why not use an XML file(s) as the database?  This can be queried easily enough.

You don't say which platform/language you are developing on?
I was looking for a similar solution and I found a very interesting article in how to deploy MS Access 2003 without the need for your clients to have Access installed.


Read it, it may help you with what you need.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnsmart03/html/sa03j8.asp

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