Running Back End on a Linux Server

[spectrolab]

Hi Guys,

I hope this isn't too stupid a question, but I have a db that needs to be accessed from several workstations. It is currently a split db, with the backend residing on one of the workstations in the workgroup. I was wondering if it possible (as I am looking at buying a server) to "house" the backend on a Linux machine? The main reason I ask is that Linux is <$100, but MS Server is >$1000. Does the server need to be able to run the program? If yes, is there any way around this?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[razaqad]

i think access does not need to be installed where you keep the backend.

but each workstation that conects to the server to access the BE needs to have access installed