I agree that Firebird documentation is lacking. There is a version of SQLite for .NET that continues to be developed and seeks to be a full implementation of ADO.NET 2.0, available at http://sqlite.phxsoftware.com I think this is the best choice at this time because a command-line access client is also available for SQLite databases, which works well with speech in console mode. The other embedded database worth considering (without a command-line option yet) is SQL Server Compact Edition, available at http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/compact/default.mspx Both these databases also have design components that integrate with Visual Studio 2005 or 2008. I have done example "fruit basket" programs with these databases, available respectively at http://www.EmpowermentZone.com/db_fruit.zip and http://www.EmpowermentZone.com/ssce_fruit.zip Cheers, Jamal On Thu, 10 Jan 2008, Jared Stofflett wrote: > Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:40:41 -0500 > From: Jared Stofflett <stofflet@xxxxxxx> > Reply-To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, program-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: light weight imbedded database for .net? > > I'm looking for a light weight imbedded database for .net applications. > I know firebird can be used as one, but there doesn't appear to be much > documentation. I've considered SQLite, but the last update to there .net > driver I've been able to find was in 2006 and i don't think it's under > active development. I'd appreciate any pointers on options. > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind