>>>>>>And VFP doesn't compete with SQL Server for anything except small databases. Even then, it has serious deficiencies.
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>>>>>>It does, however, make a nice front end for SQL.
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>>It sure does compete. Small business can exist with the VFP DBF engine. With VFP out of the way, small business have to purchase an SQL license.
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>Can they use SQL Server Express (free)?

You'd be surprised how fast the freebie gets off the table. There's always some "yes, but" when it's discussed. And in the end, the customer needs to buy a SQL server.