connect to MDF file without having SQL Server 2005 Express installed

All --

Please help.

Is it possible to connect to MDF file without having SQL Server 2005 Express installed on the machine?

That is-- can one connect directly to an MDF in the same way and Access MDB file can be used?

If no, then is there any way around this?

If yes, then are there any limitations?

Please advise.

Thank you.

-- Mark Kamoski

No, it's not possible. However, you can try Sql Compact

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/compact/default.mspx