It might be more complex than you want at this stage, but with SQL you can
connect to a remote server based on an IP address.

Robin Hammond
www.enhanceddatasystems.com

"Pyball " wrote in message
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Rob, Frank,

Thank you for your replies.

The central database is a feasable option. The only question now is how
to connect to that database via the internet?


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