That is not true. VB.NET connects to a variety of data sources. Just because you have VB.NET doesn't mean you are required to have SQL Server.

>Hi, Marcia
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>Actually, not really, IMO. Here's the difference:
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>"Many VFP apps are using SQL Server" versus "EVERY VB.NET app is using SQL Server".
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>>Howeever, Jamie, consider this. If a business is running a VFP app, it means they also have Windows as their OS. It also probably means that they have MicroDoft Office installed. And many VFp apps are using SQL Server as their data store. So, you see, VFP indirectly makes money for Microsoft on other things < s >.