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>Basically, yes. I'll prototype in VFP, but that's frowned on. Unfortunately, I've been lied to. I was told by the PHB that I'd be given every opportunity to demonstrate why VFP should be used in some situations. I haven't had that opportunity.

So PHB pushes you to the "dark side". :)
Seriously, it sucks. It's one thing to change developmenyt tool because of technical reason, another for political.