>>>>>>
>>>>>> >Call me biased, but I don't believe that there is anything on the market
>>>>>> >that is a PC-based DBMS that can touch VFP. For both database
>>>>>> >management (Rushmore, et al.) and the development environment (visual
>>>>>> >OOP), VFP kicks tail. Add to that, it's semi-scalable (semi because you
>>>>>> >have to use an ODBC filter) to use data servers and it is now part of
>>>>>> >the Visual Studio (don't laugh, please). I just can't understand why
>>>>>> >anyone would use anything else, unless it's to support a legacy app.
>>>>>> >Even then, with import filters and odbc dll's, I'd still lean towards
>>>>>> >VFP, regardless of the situation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Did you ever try Delphi?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Vlad
>>>>>
>>>>>I must admit, my experience with Delphi is limited. Having only seen
>>>>>the interface once, most of what I know about Delphi is second-hand.
>>>>>But as far as I understand, VFP gives us access to many more tools than
>>>>>Delphi and VFP has a superior development arena. If I'm not mistaken,
>>>>>Delphi isn't as buggy, and is more of a 'true' programming language
>>>>>(i.e. variable declarations and such).
>>>>>
>>>>>Vlad, I try not to be closed-minded. If you have something to share,
>>>>>I'm listening, as well, I'm sure, are others.
>>>>>
>>>>>Matt
>>>>We've all got our personal preferences. I happen to think PowerBuilder blows away VFP. I have heard great things about Delphi although have never worked with it.
>>>
>>>Problem with Delphi that it's not MS product and problem with VFP that it's MS product. Terrible situation.
>>
>>
>>What's worse is Delphi programmers get paid nearly double what VFP programmers make! (s)
>>
>>Tom
>
>O, really? Should I start to learn Delphi?


I thought you new!?! You need to learn a 1/2 dozen languages, a few platforms & know design philosophy. Plus speak other languages and maybe you can apply for a job. Just ask that guy from Woodlands, TX!!! (eg)

Tom