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[XPomJohn]

I want to write an application/programme so that I can put my family ancestry onto a DVD to share with my relatives. The reason that I want everything to run completely from a disc is that the relatives use a variety of computers, some are at home, others at the office or library. Also most of them don't know how to install a programme.
I know that I could just use HTML but I would like to use a database/ files
to produce the pages and charts dynamically.
Has anyone any ideas where I should start or am I aiming at the impossible?

Thanks.......

[Dutch_Master]

No, it's not impossible, but catering for all may be a step too far...

For the PC users, you could create your own Linux distro (just a reworking of your favorite) as a live-cd in kiosk-mode, so that when the dvd is in the tray the PC will boot from that and automagically start your application Does require a fair bit of Linux knowledge though, so perhaps over your head for now?

[Ram]

Yes it would be possible...

With the use of html. css, php and sqlite (flat file database), which once created would be read only.
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[AndyBaxman]

This most generic solution would be to use HTML / Javascript. It will run on most modern browsers running on most operating systems and will run straight from the DVD.
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[XPomJohn]

Thanks for all the suggestions. All this may very well be over my head, but what the heck. I'll dive in at the deep end and see what comes up. I like the idea of a live distro that way the relo's can see what linux can do as well as learning about their family history.
Regards...........

[AndyBaxman]