A typical user just doesn't know how to access a database. It was this exact situation that led to LiveSQL - the innovative way to share data in BadBlue. The premise of LiveSQL is simple:

"What if a user could select a browser bookmark and get their data?"

With LiveSQL, you (as the wise and benificent user) can share an MDB file, create a browser shortcut (URL) that fetches the data and simply send the URL to a 'normal' user.

A typical user doesn't understand how to open an MDB file, run a query or export the results into a usable file. Let's face it, the typical user simply knows how to cut and paste a text file into Excel or Word - and that's about it.

Using LiveSQL, the user can bookmark the URL or simply run it in their browser by clicking on it. They'll instantly get the data in usable form like comma-separated values or tab-delimited text.

All they need to do is clock on a link and... lo and behold, data will appear in their browser in which ever format you've decided to publish it. Users can simply cut and paste, or save the file to disk and import it into the program of their choice.

Data format choices include comma-separated text (CSV), tab-delimited text (always popular among Excel users) and the ubiquitous XML format.

The neat thing about a "bookmarked database" is that you can set it up for a local user on their own machine or a remote user on a completely separate machine from where the MDB is stored.

It's fast, it's powerful and it's probably the easiest solution for users who have a tough time dealing with data!

Next step: See the LiveSQL help page and try it free.