The main resource that concerns me here is the single CPU in most computers.

>yes but an out-of-process (.EXE) instantiated does not share the resources
>of the app that instantiated it
>
>Arnon
>
>>The whole point of running under a separate Windows session is to let the
>>OS distribute available system resources. I believe Windows is better at
>>this than any timer design in a VFP app. Secondly, some of my clients
>will
>>be using Windows NT, which is even more efficient at resource management
>>for separate program sessions than Windows 95. And if what I'm hearing
>is
>>correct, that MS is dropping Windows 97 and making a push for NT 5, the
>>approach I'm taking will have better long-term results.
>>
>>Thank you for your help, Arnon.
>>
>>