Access is not bad and has a lot of support. It is part of the Office Professional package, but may be purchased separately as well. Peter ----------------------------------------------- The NoSpin Group [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- I'm looking for a good Data Base program to buy that will work with Excel and Word 2000. Is Access a Data Base program? Is it any good? Isn't it part of Microsoft 2000? Diane Kroeckel The NOSPIN Group is now offering Free PC Tech support at our newest website: http://freepctech.com