Oracle or SQL Server. I disagree that Oracle performance via ODBC is slower. I see no evidence of any performance problems using VFP with Oracle. I use this combination in almost all my apps.

As for the cost, Oracle has brought its prices down to be competitive with SQL Server. Both Oracle and MS have confusing pricing schemes for their products.

Both also have a FREE developer version that runs on your local computer -- Personal Oracle and MSDE.

MSDE will also ship free with VFP7.

>Hi,
>
>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.