>This new guy is sticking to what he knows DB2 and JAVA like I'm sticking to what I know Microsoft and VFP. The problem is I don't have any big arguments because Microsoft won't commit to the future of VFP.
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You might want to drop Ken Levy @ Microsoft an e-mail (klevy@microsoft.com ). I'm sure he'd be willing to back up your position. An email or phone call from the Project Manager of VFP might help convince them otherwise (if not the IT manager, maybe his boss?). Unfortunately, this kind of thing happens a lot and no amount of convincing usually makes a difference. Good luck.