>and also that the database may not be SQL Server 2008 R2.
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>John, I assume from this that you've already pulled down the latest beta for R2...and you've looked at what's under the hood with PowerPivot....with more data being handled/munged in the client than even Fox could ever do...and you're not moved by any of this? If so, you work fast...I only brought it up a few days ago....<s>

Check this link about PowerPivot http://aartemiou.blogspot.com/2010/01/powerpivot-experiment.html