>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>My client would like to install VFP 5.0 on a number of workstations. VFP 3.0 had an inexpensive standard edition. Does VFP 5.0 only come in the professional edition?
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>
>>>Paul de Niverville
>>
>>Yes, there is just one Professional Edition of of VFP 5.0.
>
>
>Thanks for your prompt reply.
>
>Is this just another way of getting money from VFP users or did Microsoft have another reason for dropping the standard edition?
>
>Paul de Niverville

I remember before the release of VFP5.0 there were announcements about two editions, but it appeared only in one.
I think Barbara is right.