>In the March Foxtalk, the article about MySql says that we should stay
>clear of Remote Views because we are no longer in control of the SQL,
>slowness, and lack of reliability.

You can be in control of the SQL if you define your remote view in code, instead of using the View Designer. You can also use eView or ViewEdit as replacements/supplements for the VD.

For more information, check on the Wiki - this has been hashed out pretty thoroughly there.