Hi Allan.
While there are downsides to any software product/project, I think it's particulary important to let your paying customers know that you are running your application on top of a shareware/crippleware data engine (which is exactly what MSDE is).
To some degree I would mitigate that opinion for shrinkwrapped applications (over custom designed software applications) but in general I think the customer should be apprised of the facts.
I would consider it arrogant to just assume that you are making the right decision on your customer's behalf.
Would you not agree?
Hugh
Microsoft hears loudest what the VFP community says about Visual FoxPro by looking at the bottom line!
Support the product. Buy the latest version!
Hugh Winters @ WorldData 408-512-1131