>Doug,
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>>For me, it all boils down to taking care of the client - even those who may not have the resources to spend for an extra SQL server right now. For these folks I'll 'make do' and give them a well designed app that can more easily migrate to a more robust backend when they (the client) are able.
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>It's good to remember in these discussions, that it's not "one size fits all" related to physical implementation decisions.

David,

Exactly!

I find it more than a little ironic that those who criticize those who state the above (including VFP as a viable alternative) as being myopic and state that by virtue of keeping that alternative that there is a general VFP-based myopia, are so prone to offer just another myopic alternative.

<g>

I guess fickleness isn't as rare as I once thought. <g>

Best,

DD