>You need to start somewhere. I started with VPM, and switched to Mere Mortals myself. I looked at the base framework from VFP, and thought I wanted/needed a better starting platform.

Hi Stephen,

I'm in a simmilar situation. Right now am evaluating VPM and have a few doubts about whether I want to stay with it, but am sticking to it because I'm not sure about my own objectivity at this point (too early to make sound judgement).

What made you switch from VPM to MM?

>What components are you interested in? Data, n-tier flexibility, COM, UI, WEB, Reports,....? Maybe if I had more info I could see where you are going towards?

As I said, it's too early for me to tell what is it I'm most interested in. Damn ignorance! I know at least that I don't want the framework to "enhance" the UI too much. I do like the simplicity of the original controls and want to be the one who decides what gets enhanced. Some things in this respect, however, I do like, such as lookup fields and picklists.

As far as n-tierness, I'm just scratching these concepts. I'm reading left and right that it's almost fundamental. Should I believe that?

And then there's the thought about buying ski's. Don't buy the ones for your current skill level. Buy the ones for the skill level you want to achieve. Otherwise you'll be throwing away several pairs as you learn. And that's where I stand today.

Thanks!

Alex