Picky, picky, picky ;-)

Not to defend Microsoft (which they do very ably for themselves) but one thing I don't think we have to worry about any more is them dominating the industry. Sure, .NET and SQL Server are major players. But Java and open source, to name just two, are also major players. I don't think Microsoft is the only game in town for developers, even for those of us who have worked mostly or exclusively with their tools for years.

>Maybe to get the 5 billion pound monkey off our back, maybe to not play a part in letting them unjustifiably dominate this industry, maybe to not "thank" them for taking a great product and replacing it with an inferior one?
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>>I didn't really look at it but the way I see things, why would you want to use another tool that could be short lived?
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>>I still use VFP and I think that for certains jobs it's the best tool to use.
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>>But I've been a regular at our Visual Studio user's group meetings and .net is really something to look at.
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>>There's no doubt in my mind that when VFP can't do the job no more (whatever the reason) I'll do all my developments with .net
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>>There are so many things covered in .net. This thing is HUGE.
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>>So considering the impact of .net nowadays why would you want to go with Visual DataFlex?
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>>>Hi
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>>>Does anyone have experience with Visual DataFlex? It appears to be a good possible replacement for VFP. It is nice that there is a free version for non-commercial use so you can try out the product.
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>>>Simon