>One issue I might have to disagree with you on is to use the # of records as the sole deciding factor.
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>In a corporate environment, your users might already be on SQL. Why would you want to give them a new application environment if they are already used to SQL Server. Such as reporting thru Crystal.
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>Especially if the data from the new app might eventually need to be mixed in with the existing data for reporting purposes.


Funny you should mention Crystal. Of course Crystal will do reports on VFP tables, SQL, etc. and a mix of the two. But also note that Crystal is installed when you install the Visual Studio .NET beta1, along with a copy of Mapx, and some neat samples as well.

The Integrated Development Environment is fascinating, you can mix in some VB script, Javascript, HTMl, C++, VB, and, of course VFP all in one application. For this elderly type, learning all this is going to be a challenge, in order to get something productive out of it other than the "Hello World" sample.

Is this what I am going to use to put all our HR applications on the company intraweb? And the paperless office?


Is MS trying to please everyone?