>>>>>>StrataFrame is especially good for VFP programmers. The developers designed it for the VFP programmers working at their company with the goal of getting them productive ASAP. With basic c# (or VB .NET) and WinForms knowledge I was productive very quickly with StrataFrame.
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>>>>>>I, too, am using Strataframe and like it very much.
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>>>>>I've never used Strataframe.
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>>>>>A quick look at their pricing I see client access licenses for some server side component. Is that something that is required to use Strataframe?
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>>>>>Just curious.
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>>>>I looked it before and I didn't like it for that. I don't have problems with SQL-SERVER. Why I need another layer between me and SQL-SERVER?
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>>>>Another point is I like royalty-free...
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>>>I agree on both points.
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>>>Basically I'm trying to figure out if I can distribute Strataframe apps royalty free, or do I have to get licenses for the server side component..If so, that immediately says I won't be using it.
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>>Please let me know. I couldn't understand this issue...
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>No, you don't need licenses for that, as I replied to Bill. It is only intended for remote access. And it will take care of security, load balancing, encryption, etc... without you having to worry about anything while developing.
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>And the distribuition of your StrataFrame developed applications are completely royalty free.

Thanks. But what yo mean with remote access? I already can use remote access with SQL-SERVER. Do you mean an application remote access like at SAP?