Hello Perry

I think that was directed at my comments. Like I've always said, most things can be done in most languages by a skilled developer. I am not holding out, I am busy making a living and feel my skillset is just fine for MY customers. I don't ignore the VFP developers that move on either, we all are free to do whats in our own best interest.

The jobs issue, to me, is the hardest issue (from both sides). It can be difficult to find a good job or a good programmer in some areas. Currently that is working to my advantage, but one day the tide may change.

The Independant/Small Business training issue is not an issue for me. My boss is more than willing to allow me time to master .NET. We looked into this very seriously. He was willing to hire a .NET notable with a VFP background to help convert our app and train me, but we could not find ANY updside to warrant the cost/time involved.

>The line "You are obviously working on large corporate systems which will almost certainly be yelling for .Net/SQL because the business magazine acticles tell them to do so." is the standard talking line amongst those who feel the need to hold out.
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>This requires that you ignore all the VFP programmers who have switched and do not have any complaints. When we were looking to fill a VFP position several months ago, all the resumes that came from what would consider a skilled programmer, included .Net skills. All of those we contacted, either had already found a .Net gig, or came in for an interview, but accepted a .Net offer.
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>The refrain that .Net programmers don't know what they're missing when doing data I think is very wrong. I've talked to many, many people working in .Net now, and quite a few come from a VFP background and don't look back at all.
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>If you work on your own, or for a very small company it is tricky to get the funding to explore .Net. But it can be done. As an independent I've spent my own money to take evening classes. I also attend the local user groups quite frequently. I've attended the LA code camp and will attend the San Diego code camp this weekend.
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>I sat next to an ex-VFP guy a couple Saturdays ago at a special user group meeting. He told me how he picked a client who was not in a hurry for a system and gave them a flat price. So he wasn't under time pressure to get something out for his first attempt.
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>In addition to seeing all those who've left VFP for .Net, there is also the other side of the coin for staying VFP. Finding quality VFP programmers is incredibly difficult. After looking thru resumes that last time, I felt that most, if not all, of those applying just didn't have the necessary skills to learn .Net.
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