>What's wrong with Oracle? (or are you looking for something you can distribute?).
>
>You can download a complete Oracle 8i development pack for free, and it's also available on the back of a number of books.
>
>>Hi,
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>>I am looking for a solid, reliable and secure database to replace the foxpro/clipper dbf files format since it lack security and etc.
>>
>>Anyone had any good recommendation for me as I might be using
>>VFP or VB to code my application, but I still can't decide on
>>which database to use. Access is limited by feature such as 1G
>>in file size only and other.
>>
>>If anyone had use database like Filemaker, Btrieve or Pervasive SQL and maybe other as their database for their application, pls comment on their cons and pros plus any good recommendation.

IMHO you're better off with SQL Server, especially using VFP/VB for your front end. Oracle is a pain to administrate (you really need a DBA) and also very expensive and slower via ODBC.