>Is there a way to send emails within VFP 7 which will not be dependant on the end user having particular software loaded . I would like to be able to distribute the app and have everything in the app necessary for sending the email.

Hi Gerald. I think your best bet would be a 3rd party control that doesn't need a mail client.

I use wwipstuff from Rick at http://www.west-wind.com/wwIPStuff.asp It is fully functional sharewhare, that costs US$ 129.00. You can get an older version for free if you buy Rick's book for US $49.95 at http://www.west-wind.com/internetapplication.asp

Other people have mentioned the mail control from http://www.mabry.com/pricelst.htm
I haven't used this one myself.