>>>>>Hi everybody,
>>>>>
>>>>>Having a specifications like this:
>>>>>
>>>>>I need an application to sit on the Desktop (running 24/7). This is basically an alarm type application that would trigger the alarm if no new records have been posted to an Access database for ___ minutes. The TextBox on the Desktp will show the DateTime of last record posted. I'd like to have the capability to 'tune' the time intervals: 1) Query Database Interval 2) Time without any new records Interval 3) Path\DatabaseFileName (on Network Server)
>>>>>
>>>>>would it make sense to write this in .NET or VFP? If the former, can you give some pointers as how would you approach it?
>>>>>
>>>>>If the later, I would probably utilize cppTimer class and I think I saw alerts implementation on Anatoliy's website.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks in advance.
>>>>
>>>>Have you ever actually programmed anything by yourself?
>>>
>>>Why do you post replies like that?
>>>
>>>If you don't want to help then don't. Why those remarks?
>>
>>Indeed. It makes me feel a little afraid to ask questions.
>
>I agree. And I really wanted to read about what people thought on this issue. Looks like getting something of value has been completely sidetracked by Mr. MVP.

Hang in there, guys. John is actually extremely helpful. I am not defending what he said to Naomi but that was an anomaly.

Please do ask your questions and you will find this a helpful place. I don't ever remember a newbie being jumped on.

As I saw on a bumper sticker in one of the L.A. beach towns once, Can't we all get a longboard? ;-)