> Genuinely off topic, but I know there are some experts
> here!

Those experts on the parallel thread about C++?


> I've got an application where a simple database is kept
> using Excel. I have a web form where people enter data
> that will then be added to the Excel spreadsheet as another
> row. This is basic data. Additional columns are filled in
> by the person keeping track of the data. I COULD do
> something with MySql

If you COULD do it with MySql, just do it. If you decide on ASP.NET/MS
SQL Express (free for use), - I could try to help you on this forum.
Main points are:
- The data must be stored in the database, the data processing should
be done with stored procedures;
- The user input should be done on-line through web forms;
- If you need the output forms in Excel format - export the data into
Excel spreadsheets.

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