>> More often than not, when I get something like a C0000005, it's the result of my incompetence, not VFP. <<

I agree with your overall points but don't think that's a very good example. IMO VFP (or any other tool) should *never* cancel with a C5. Even incompetent code should be handled gracefully rather than blowing up.

It goes without saying that any piece of software as large and comprehensive as VFP is going to have some bugs in it. You just expect them to be less spectacular than erroring out of the application.

Mike