Jim,

As you know, while VB has some object constructs it really does not fall
into the object oriented realm.  Most of the OODBMS interface with C++ or
Java.  The two that have been around for some time are Poet (www.poet.com)
and Versant (www.versant.com).  I don't think you'll find anything real
tight with VB though.  That said, there have been several efforts that
convert Java objects to text files for use over HTTP.  You could have your
VB program used a Java proxy to persist your data to disk and back.  I
believe this was one of the forces behind Simple Object Access Protocol
(SOAP) too.  You can get more information on SOAP at www.microsoft.com.

Mark Wonsil
4M Enterprises, Inc.

> -----Original Message-----
> If any of you have any suggestions where I might find a
> lightweight OODB that interfaces neatly with VB6 I would
> appreciate them.  We have a project that is a proof of concept.
> A straight-forward 'object to disk to object' is a fundamental
> requirement.  Of course it has to be cheap as well.
>
> I have my doubts about this, particularly with VB6, but "our's
> not to reason why..."
>
> Regards,
> Jim
>
> P.S.
>
> Been to the web.  I fear I don't have enough knowledge to
> evaluate what is what in OODB and I have too little time to
> acquire it.
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