I guess it depends on what you consider the .NET equivalent of a VFP table.
You could get it into a dataset with the Jet OLEDB provider:
http://www.dotnet247.com/247reference/msgs/25/127375.aspx


>Hi.
>Would anybody suggest the Dot Net alternative to the following:
>_____________________________________
>Sele 0
>Use MyTable
>Appe from MyExcelFile.xls type XLS
>_____________________________________
>
>Regards,
>Gerard