thanks Jos, i'll look into it.

>>can you write a VFP (or Access) application that updates data through tcpip internet connection to another database that resides somewhere in the internet knowing only its URL and parameters?
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>Edward, the answer is yes. You need a client program that can make http requests to a server app which can accept them. Several systems on the market allow you to build this such as:
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>http://www.foxweb.com
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>http://www.west-wind.com
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>http://www.afpages.com
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>http://www.activevfp.com/
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>Checkout their websites and FAQ which are quite useful and extensive.