As Craig said, it *does* depend on your needs ... but keep in mind that if you go the SQL Server route, you can also utilize MSDE (which is free) ... then your app can be scaled up to SQL Server if and when you need to.

~~Bonnie

>Using VFP6, What is the best backend software to use in a client/server appplication?
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>Thanks and more power.
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>Junjun