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>Probably already mentioned here, but I didn't see it. There's a new case study in the latest MSDN flash that refers to FoxPro:
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>Interesting... A case study that highlights migrating from VFP to .NET...
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>This statement jumped out right away:
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CDS wanted to replace Visual FoxPro with a recognized and widely accepted platform. >
>The conclusion? MS endorses the notion that VFP is not an acceptable platform and that customers would be well served - in the long-run - to migrate.
Guess so, since it's in M$$$$ best interests to kill FoxPro and VB and get everyone on over to .NET to make even more $$$$$ for M$$$$.
Kinda hard to make repeat $$$$ on software you have already sold to the suckers... errr developers.....
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>This statement was also interesting:
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The solution: convert AM4 into a Web service, using Microsoft Visual Studio® .NET and the .NET Framework. CDS Chief Architect Bill Sanders, said of the Microsoft .NET-connected solution: "We are amazed at how much a single developer can achieve in a short time using the .NET Framework. It's a truly incredible toolset.">
>This one is very interesting because it goes directly to what some in the VFP community knock .NET for. Granted - case studies can paint a rosey - overly optimistic picture at times - but that is not the point. The point is that MS indeed does hear and listen to the critiques coming from the VFP community re: .NET. You now see how MS will respond...
True, but I didn't see any data on how long it took them to do it using VFP to start with (as mentioned in a previous message).
I get the point though. M$ needs more of our dough. Cough it up... since if you don't, we will eventually put you out of business.
Tommy Tillman A+ NetWork+ MCP