Einar,

I completely agree with you, one can only learn .NET (the basics like accessing data, ...) if he uses the pure .NET framework.
BUT if anyone would have to begin with the basics, mostly everybody would have to do this in his spare time because no company would be willing to pay all this time.

When using a framework you can get results (very) fast and sometimes in an easier way.

>>Hello UT,
>>
>>We have several core visual foxpro application through out the enterprise.
>>Now the company has decided to upgrade all existing application and future development to .NET.
>>
>>I would appreciate if anybody can recommend a .NET framework. Also if they can elaborate why it is a good Framework, and its good and bad features.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Sergio
>
>Sergio,
>What framework are you using for VFP?
>The reason I am asking is because I have seen several people that want to convert to .NET the first thing they ask about is what framework to use. What about using the .NET Framework?
>Don't get me wrong I do not have anything agains frameworks, but I think if you want to learn .NET you have to use the .NET Framework all by itself.
>Anywho just my $0.02