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>>I cannot tell you much about NET, but from all I heard, it is even bigger
>>undertaking. Be aware also, that unless you built NET solution connecting to some free database like MYSQL for instance, MSSQL licencing costs just might kill the bird for you! You might end up with the system that nobody is willing to pay for.
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>>So if you go with VFP9, don't make that mistake eighter. You must hv *economy class* solution that works directly with VFP native tables (lightfast) and also high end solution for those who insist/want to pay for MSSQL. May that be two sister solutions or some smart ntier design, but you should support both.
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>Will SQL Express not solve the problem of native tables ? ( 4 GB of data is enough for current Customers )
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>Rakesh

Rakesh,
Then it's viable. Do yourself a favor and at least superficially check SQL server 2005. Even if you use VFP as front end it has very nice features (no I'm not an MS representative:).
Cetin