>>>I'm already a VFP 5 programer, although i don't have any experience with client/server programming.
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>>>I need to know where to start : SQL Server or Oracle :
>>>
>>>1. Which is best with VFP ?
>>>2. Which has fewer problems ?
>>>3. Which has fewer maintnance needs ?
>>>
>>>Thanks
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>>IMO, SQL Server is more popular and cheaper. Remeber Oracle is not cheap. Also resources are harder to find. MOF, I get a couple of calls a week looking for Oracle people. IMO, SQL/S is just easier to get to know for a number of reasons.
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>>HTH,
>>Tom
>
>Thank you for your answer.
>
>But what about the platforms in which they work. I believe SQL/S only works with Windows NT and ORACLE works with several operatins systems ? Should this justify going to ORACLE ?
>
>Thanks
>Ricardo

That would depend 100% on your needs. Of course there are translation layers like ODBC that can take, for example, VFP and use it with Oracle or SQL/S. Again, you need to size up your situation and see which product will fit your needs AND resources best. Also look at supporting the product after you have it installed and price of updates, etc.

Tom