>>I already have VFP 6.0 but I would like to begin looking at VB.
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>>Moneywise what is the best thing to do?
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>I believe you can UPGRADE to VS 6.0 (Since you own VFP) which will get you VB, VC++, VJ++, VI also for not much more money that buying VB will cost... have you checked prices?
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Buy now; VS7 is still months away, and MS has always made upgrade pricing very attractive. If you don't have VFP6 Professional, get the Professional or Enterprise edition, just to qualify for the 1 year free MSDN Library subscription.