>What if I just put the data on the WEB and point the applications to the data via ODBC drivers, would that work?

Yes, that would work.

>We are very limited on what we can do on our WEB server so I need to keep it real simple without having to add much. I know my server OPS guys and they would be none-to-please about having to add anything like x-Works or WW Connection to it. Can you help? THANKS in ADVANCE!!!!

So far, all the clients I made applications for began with ODBC driver from the Web. For some, it can do the job. But, usually, after a while, they need something which will give them more flexibility. It depends on your needs.