>>Question: Why will MS keep VFP?
>>Answer: Because MS's biggest nightmare would be VFPx - VFP for Linux
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>>When the tool is under MS's thumb, it can be kept in line. Out from under the thumb, VFP could do some damange.
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>>That is the reality of the situation...
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>>Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer...< s >...
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>FWIW, there is an xBase for Linux. I've never seen it, but being that Marc Schnapp is involved tells me that it's probably pretty good. Look at www.plugsys.com.

There is also the flagship product at www.fship.com.