>>>.NET makes more money for MS because it requires many upgrades (it is still maturing) and requires SQL Server which is a big money maker.
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>>.NET doesn't require SQL Server, but it's what MS recommends.
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>You are correct. You can build an app that gets and stores data through web services or into XLM tables.

Or MSDE, or VFP data using VFP OLEDB Driver *grin*