JK,

>Honestly, it would be really cool if you could hook into a SQL Server database as easily as a DBF and manipulate it with the normal DML. In fact, that would be awesome.

If they pulled off that one, we'd also be a huge step forward toward a CLR version of VFP, or at least a converter utility to produce C# or VB code from VFP code with DML commands mapped over to "System.Data.Whatever".

>I suppose the ultimate trick would be to have VFP integrate into OLEDB/ADO/ADO.NET to such a superior degree that there was a compelling story to write as to VFP's role in the enterprise. Something we could take to our clients and say "VFP is the best tool for SQL Server in your situation and, qualitatively, here's why".

I agree.