>>I was dreaming what if...
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>>VFP developers would take a look at other Microsoft products and really understand them. They could see that much of what they want is there and they could stop dreaming and get to work.
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>Ok, here's another.
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>What if... VFP proponents find that what is lacking can be created by an open source effort for modern platforms.
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>"In my opinion the path to database zen will be designing a next generation file based data engine that runs natively on the platforms of the future, .NET and Linux."
>http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~DoesAnybodyRememberData~VFP

Good article Mike.

I would be happy with a "DBF on steroids" standard. It can be a free table for me. With 64 bit, long file names (32 chars is enough), native encryption. Naturally with indices and buffering and a local data engine that ran in several OS.

Did you evaluate Codebase? Wonder why Google hasn't purchased it? Sounds like the kind of "crazy idea" they want to hear about. http://news.com.com/2061-11199_3-6175823.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news Does anyone know Google's email address for suggestions?

Alex