>No...If a developer/client decides to stick with VFP for the sake of sticking with VFP and not going to .NET - that in no way diminishes what can be done in .NET.
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>OK. In that case, one might observe that if a developer/client decides to use Java/Oracle for the sake of using Java/Oracle- that in no way diminishes what can be done in VFP.
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>The two propositions are logically equal; except you scoff at one and use the other yourself as a shining example.
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Innovation and a healthy talent base/growing market being notable differences.