Microsoft® Office Access 2003 Overview Access 2003 gives you a powerful set of tools that are sophisticated enough for professional developers, yet easy for new users to learn. Create powerful database solutions that make organizing, accessing, and sharing data easier than ever. Features Use compatible file formats Access 2000 is the default file format for new databases, so Access 2003 can maintain compatability with existing Access users and solutions. Share information more efficiently Export and import data, and link to Windows® SharePoint™ Services sites (requires Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 running Windows SharePoint Services). Let Access 2003 check for errors The new error checking feature flags common errors in forms and reports, so you can test and fix errors faster and more easily. Incorporate a wide range of data sources Access 2003 supports data formats such as Extensible Markup Language (XML), OLE, Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), and Windows SharePoint Services. System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows-based computers Processor Personal computer with an Intel Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) or faster processor (Pentium III recommended) Memory 128 MB of RAM or greater Hard Disk 180 MB of available hard-disk space; optional installation files cache (recommended) requires an additional 200 MB of available hard-disk space Drive CD-ROM or DVD drive Display Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor Operating System Microsoft Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP, or later Other Microsoft Exchange Server is required for certain advanced functionality in Microsoft Office Outlook; Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 running Microsoft Windows SharePoint™ Services is required for certain advanced collaboration functionality; certain inking features require running Microsoft Office on the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition; speech recognition functionality requires a Pentium II 400-MHz or faster processor and a close-talk microphone and audio output device; Information Rights Management features require access to a Windows 2003 Server running Windows Rights Management Services Internet Connection Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately); local or long-distance charges may apply