>I am just in the pre-thinking stages of this, but perhaps someone could answer this question (it was asked to me by a potential client):
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>The client wants the VFP app installed on laptops, but all the VFP tables residing on a server at a web hosting company. Also, the fastest connection he will have would be DSL or Cable modem. There will be about 25 laptops, running Win2000 or XP Pro. He is interested in this as he wants these people to work at home instead of coming to the office, and he doesn't want the server at the office.
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>Can anyone just give me your thoughts on this, what are the pitfalls, etc., etc.
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>Thanks,
>Mel Cummings

Rick Strahl has done some amazing work with Fat Client internet enabled VFP applications.
I believe his Hentzenwerke book goes into great detail about how to build Fat Client internet connected apps.

If using an internet enabled fat client connection with a web hosted database I'd recommend making the connection a VPN for additional security.


Dave.