>Tracy, I agree that SQLite is a file server database using a single file so it's similar to Access in that respect. VFP tables scaled better not least because multiple files eliminate contention for saves into different tables. But they all had deficiencies that pushed people towards C/S.
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>But put SQLite on a mobile device as a local database/cache or use it for an email system where it's not being shared and it's a whole different story.
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>IMHO SQLite is *the* choice for mobile caches. It's everywhere in the mobile world that matters, often already on the device. it already has syncing options that are growing. IMHO you wouldn't use it for a backend database: you'd use Cloud for that. IMHO backends are going to see more packaging of tech with ever-smaller numbers of boffins knowing or caring what is under the hood. Front end is the new frontier: since cloud is accessible to all without monster investment, corporates can't erect their usual barriers against smaller nimbler firms so once again somebody who knows their domain really well can produce game-changing apps.

I agree with you :o) Enjoy Boca Raton! :o)