John,

I would like to see a list (doesn't have to be long) of what you consider to be VB's advantages over VFP. I have seen what many here consider to be VFP advantages over VB, and I have also seen your responses to those propositions.

In discussing these advantages, please consider the following:

- I write business apps. Inventory control, order processing, EDI, accounting etc. Pictures of our inventory items (jewelry) play a role in my apps. Also, I'm creating web-based query tools into these application.
- I'm not concerned about the back-end for purposes of this discussion. SQL is often times the correct answer, and so may MSDE, but that does not preclude VFP as the front-end or in the middle tier.
- I'm aware of the MS strategy for the future. This point alone may be a compelling enough reason for me to focus on VB/C++/.NET. However, for purposes of this discussion, please ignore these facts. IOW, focus on the tools as they are today.
- I'm fairly new to VB...

Thanks for the time,