How to convert an informix database?

Apologies if this seems like a stupid question, but knowing little about the informix system I am looking for a bit of advice.. and this seems like a good place to ask! I have just been asked "what would be involved in extracting data from an informix database and in what format(s) can it be extracted". The client has had a major "difference of opinion" with the supplier / maintainer of their system and now wishes to move their data over to another system. Obviously being able to read and/or translate the data is a fundamental requirement. The data is currently held on an "Altos" machine running AIX; if possible they would like to convert the data to an MS Access or dBase format. Any advice or pointers to other sources of information would be much appreciated. Many Thanks! -- George Poulson GP Designs Limited 01782 815231 george@gpdesign.demon.co.uk Computer systems & software Electronics design & development email: gpdesign@gpdesign.demon.co.uk