Java connection to odb database

[cobolt01]

I'm working on a major school project. It involves accessing a database with java. I recently got that Vista rubbish off and Kubuntu 9.04 on my laptop. Problem is, i was using a ms access database and as far as I've read, there's no easy way to get connectivity to that on gnu/linux.

I need to get a connection to a database like the OOo odb database or anything else that's simple, so i can continue to develop my project on my laptop. I don't really need the data, I only need it for testing the program. The problem is, that afterwards I need to let the program connect back to my mdb and hand in the project to the teacher.

Thanks in advance. The Republic of Hout Bay's no.1 Ubuntu fan :)

[salvachn]

Take a look here: http://digiassn.blogspot.com/2006/07/java-creating-jdbc-connection-to.html

Do you really have to use MS Access? Then tryinstalling Office XP using Crossover. It works like a charm for a friend.