Re: Connecting Access 7.0 to Informix 5.0

Posted in 1997

Matt Reprogle — Thu, 23 Jan 1997 16:18:56 -0500 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

Eric, Headley wrote: > > I have an application written in Access 7.0 that I want to access data > in my Informix 5.0 database. How can I do this ? The standard ODBC > driver that come with Access don't only seem to mention PC based > databases. Actually, you don't have to go to a third party to buy the ODBC driver. Informix Connect (was InformixNet) and CLI (ODBC driver) are the software packages you need. Also, my understanding is that Informix is going to a free-client pricing like Oracle this year, so these packages should essentially be available at no cost to you. -- Matthew C. Reprogle Delco Electronics - IC Integrated Manufacturing phone:(317)451-9651 Internet: mcreprog@mail.delcoelect.com FAX: (317)451-8230