I don't think they have changed. You can use XML into/out of Office with VFP as easily as Access. What is the back end database? IMO, that's a major deciding difference.
>Hi,
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>With the new Office System 2003 (XML enabled), and updated Access, what are the fundamental advanatges of VFP over Access. I am getting some possible competition and I am not so sure how to react.
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>Thanks, J
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer