>Can anyone give me any reason why I would switch to Delphi or VB to run from Microsoft SQL Server - large database, instead of VFP6?
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>Thanks
>Kev
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>PS When is VFP7 being release?

Kevin,

I would think that all three (VFP, VBV and Delphi) would be able to provide you with satisfactory UIs against SQL data. However, there are a couple of additional thoughts that I would want to consider before going in any one direction. They are:

1) Do I need to manipulate data on the local machine to any great extent?

2) Do I have the expertise, time and ability to create a Middle Tier Business Object Model?

3) What talent is available locally for each of these platforms?

4) Is there another platform better suited to my needs?

5) How do I propose to allow users to gain access to the SQL-based data?

If the answer to #1 is 'No' (I do NOT need a lot of local data manipulation abilities) then the next question I'd ask is whether or not I want a thin or thick client? Not that this matters much but it will impact you during periods of product updates.

If the answer to #1 is 'Yes' then I'd consider FoxPro, depending on what and how I need to manipulate that data. Simple reports, for example, wouldn't require FoxPro; nor would they preclude it either.

VB is a great product to use if you follow the 3 tier ('n tier) model. So would Delphi and FoxPro.

There are lots of VB programmers out there vis a vis FoxPro or Delphi developers.

Delphi is apparently going to be ported to Linux - which I applaud and which will certainly extend its life.

There are many more considerations here but in my mind all three products would be able to give you a solid front end for a SQL backend.

I don't know if this helps much or confuses you more <g> but the question you ask really doesn't lend itself to a specific answer.