>>Glad you did jump in - had you programmed in c# before trying .Net - think I'm correct in saying that c# already existed?
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>>I will try and get hold of the book
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>>Thanks for the tip
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>No, I had done COBOL, pascal and c. C# was brand new to me (with the exception of the c syntax which I was familiar with). Kevin's book is available for free on the internet, the link has been posted here many times, but I don't have access to the search capabilities. Somone will post the link for you, I'm sure.
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>I think Bob's suggestion to use SQL Server for your storage needs is a good suggestion. It will make the transition a lot easier for you.

John

Yes got the book but paid - no free offer

Yes I'm sure move to SQL server is correct

I need to migrate to VFP9 first (yes I know not 100% necessary but desirable)

Then I need to move to SQL server

Then I need to move to .Net

3 moves in the face of a Client who say's VFP days are numbered lets change platform now and bring in a team of developers to build in Jimmy's brand new development platform - of course Client knows nothing about IT except that Microsoft will not support VFP any longer - I have a real problem positioning this one - not helped by the fact that I've just had my 69th birthday - the company in question screwed it up by giving me a 70th birthday card!!!!!

So Colin is too old and VFP is over the hill - better bite the bullet now - except that if they go down that route I will walk away tomorrow unless they give me a cast iron 2 year contract to assist the development

That's my story - that's why I'm looking at all the angles

Thanks for your help

Colin