>snip....And MS is recommending the 3 tier approach to project development--

So I've heard, especially from JVP on that. VB->VFP->SQL....but __where__ is that documented??? If I could see something in writing from MS about that 3-tier architecture it might rescue me in some of these situations

>You know? It's like if I told a builder what kinda of concrete mix to use for my foundation--not being an expert by any means on concrete--but didn't want to take the time to tell 'em where I wanted the kitchen, bathroom, etc--much less what I wanted the rooms to look like!
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GREAT analogy! To add to the analogy --- you'd be telling the builder that you wanted each specific room as long as they were built using bedroom blueprints.


>Great. Now _you've_ got _me_ ranting! <g>
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Don't you know that VB people consider us wild-eyed out-of-touch ranters anyway...might as well act the part.....

Wouldn't it be great to get a busload of us together for a VBITS conference and all show up wearing torn clothing and foaming out the mouth?? ;-)