Walter,

There is no option other than a pre-packaged free Express database whether it is 2005 or 2008. You can't just tell 3500 users, "The next version will require you to go out and get SQL Server 2005 Standard at $500 plus CALS, plus they would have to install it. You would lose 2500 customers in one fell swoop.


Bert
Pediatrics
Brewer, Maine