said: 
>If I buy these two packages, do I get the functionality that I want? 
>  - a database, like dBase or dbExpert. 
You get a database like Oracle or Informix.  dbExpert is not a database.  
It's a tool for writing forms and reports to access your database. 
>  - works both standalone or on a network. 
It will definitely work on a network.  You may actually need a TCP/IP 
loopback address to make it work standalone. 
>  - I can write programs for it in both C++ and Java. 
If you get the developer edition you should get the language specific 
libraries that you need.  You need to check which bindings are included. 
>  - I'll be "really cool". 
It will be industrial strength.  Not sure about "cool". 
If you have never done DBA or SQL work, get ready for a learning curve.  
The online docs are over 8MB. 
Enjoy, 
Steven 
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