[Tutor] Which non SQL Database ?

[Jorge Biquez]

Hello all.

Newbie question. Sorry.

As part of my process to learn python I am working on two personal 
applications. Both will do it fine with a simple structure of data 
stored in files. I now there are lot of databases around I can use 
but I would like to know yoor advice on what other options you would 
consider for the job (it is training so no pressure on performance). 
One application will run as a desktop one,under Windows, Linux, 
Macintosh, being able to update data, not much, not complex, not many 
records. The second application, running behind  web pages, will do 
the same, I mean, process simple data, updating showing data. not 
much info, not complex. As an excersice it is more than enough I 
guess and will let me learn what I need for now.
Talking with a friend about what he will do (he use C only) he 
suggest to take a look on dBase format file since it is a stable 
format, fast and the index structure will be fine or maybe go with BD 
(Berkley) database file format (I hope I understood this one 
correctly) . Plain files it is not an option since I would like to 
have option to do rapid searches.

What would do you suggest to take a look? If possible available under 
the 3 plattforms.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Jorge Biquez