One big advantag JAVA has is it is built into the Mac OS by chance if you need that ability.

>Follow the money :)
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>Unless you're working for a company or client that's looking towards Java (and even then, I'd question the judgement), follow the money :)
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>Thanks for your input.
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>I am seriously considering going the open-source way - probably Java with MySQL, JSP... bec of the ff points/questions:
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>1. Was thinking maybe this could also be a "value-add" for prospective clients in that no license fees required for OS and stuff...
>2. Anything C# can do, Java can do as well (this true claim?)
>3. Will open source go away or be quashed dead by M$ (just like what it is doing to VFP)
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>Currently, the apps I am making are VFP with MySQL. Just figured maybe if VFP will go the way of the dinosaurs, then replace it with Java.
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>What do you think sir?
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>Dennis