Did you mean to start a new thread with the same questions? I see you did add that you are using VFP 5a. If so, you are not nearly as far behind as you would be if you were still in 2.6. Most of the replies you got on the other thread still apply. The only difference is you are not seriously behind the learning curve.

>>My company won't buy it and I can't afford it !
>>I have been using FoxPro since version 2.6 and have always moved on to the latest version - I am currently using version 5a. What worries me is the fact that Fox 6 has been out for quite a while now and I haven't used it.
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>>My questions are to all you people with Fox 6 :-
>>1. Am I falling seriously behind in development techniques, syntax and functionality?.
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>>2. Do you think it would be unwise of me to wait for Fox 7 and skip Fox 6.
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>>3. Where's the cheapest place I can get a copy. (Full Package)