Robert,
Arnon is right I agree with you... but I asked this question in this forum because I know there are some members in this forum are VB programmers. Any way ...

>The problem might come with estimating the learning curve for your >development team. Are they ready to trash
>their general development skills and re-specialize in VFP?

YES, and I am tring to compare between VFP & powerbuilder to make the move.

>How fast,if the answer is YES,can they do it compared to the dead-line >of the first deliverable?

No, it will be slow.

>What are the chances that the same team will be participating in the maintenance stage?

Yes, they will be

>How easy is it to employ a good VFP professional?

Impossible !!! in this area. :))

We don't get support at all....most of the time.

Ahmad