title: Java & Local Databases
body: <p>TL DR; Want some Java help with connecting to a truly local database ( no access to server tech ), or if you can whip up code, that will work. All it has to do is query the DB ( MS Access, although can be changed ), and output a JSON string. See EDIT2 for more specificity.</p>
  
  <p>EDIT: Before anyone says JDBC; I looked through the tutorials ( started reading in depth ), but most of it seems to be geared towards server tech, which I have no access to.</p>
  
  <p>EDIT2: Seems most the answers so far are requiring an installation of some kind which I unfortunately cannot do ( and failed to mention, so I apologize ). However, this is what is currently being used and I would like a solution similar for Java that would make it more cross-browser compatible as opposed to being HTA only (link: <a href="https://launchpad.net/accessdb" rel="noreferrer">https://launchpad.net/accessdb</a> )</p>
  
  <p>Okay, for the long version. I'm trying to make use of a local database to create a desktop style application for work ( and possibly make use of the knowledge for other projects ). The database I can create without a problem ( MS Access 2003, just happens to be quickly available ). Currently I'm using ActiveX scripting to work with the database in a HTML Application (*.HTA file works only with Internet Explorer), I would really like to make this more cross browser ( in the event the company EVER switches to an actual browser ) by using JAVA to access the database, then output the results in JSON to a local variable JavaScript can call and make use of.</p>
  
  <p>Honestly would rather tutorial type information as I want to actually learn why this works so I can later modify it to suit my needs. I have Eclipse installed as well as JDK, and can right small programs in Java, so not completely brain dead ( but not far from :P ). I've been working with JavaScript so I can read quite a bit of Java code as it stands ( not the same syntax since they are not related, but the little I do know of Java I can translate back to JS without problem ).</p>
  
  <p>Anyway, any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I can continue developing with ActiveX ( as I know that works on the system and I'm 99% sure they will continue using Internet Explorer, but, would like some flexibility ).</p>