>>There is a reason that databases like SQL server and Oracle cost a small fortune: They cost a small fortune to develop. These are not simple pieces of software.
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>5 user licsense for SQL server is about $800. I don't think that is a fortune..

5 user license for VFP is free.

I don't have a single 5-user client. 15-60 is more like it, and that's a lot of money.