>Note: We are going for a data centeric application.
>
>this is jay here and i am planning to go for visual basic as the front end with MS-SQL at the backend. my firm is also considering VFP as the front end. can you please let me know what are the advantages that can be derived if i decide to go for Vb instead of VFP.
>
>Send me some points comparing VFP and VB if Possible.
>
>Expecting a positive response.
>
>With Regards,
>Jay.
>E-mail : jayesh.vorani@technovaindia.com
>Or
>sweet_msg@hotmail.com (Preferred)

Use the right tool for the job. VFP is a database tool and VB is not. VFP's language is designed for data (and other things like true OO). I am not saying you can't do it in VB but it takes more work.