Maybe, N-Tier doesn't mean you arn't doing local data manipulation, Just that when you are retrieving initial data done through a seperate data object. I use an N-Tier design that could be used (with a little tweaking) with several back ends, but I still do boatloads of local data manipulation.
BTW, are you planning a trip to the states for a conference any time soon?
>>It is a serious PITA to do data-intensive apps in .Net .... BUT... it's a recognized limitation and work is being done to alleviate that.
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>I agree, but if those apps are n-tier, then the differences between VFP and .NET diminish.
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