John,

1) The original message made three assertions that I challenged.

a - that .NET will become .HISTORY first
b - that Microsoft can only sell .NET to big companies
c - that implementing a back-end meant dealing with site licenses for SQL Server or using the Jet engine

As to your other points...

2) In the past, I've directed people towards methods like ones you described, and in the last week have been working to clear up some conflicting on-line information regarding the use of VFP as a back-end with .NET. I have little to gain, as I no longer use VFP as a back-end, other than trying to assist people going through the learning curve.

So I believe I've given considerable effort to 'help' plenty of folks.

3) I haven't asked anyone to 'join' anything. Your statement is a generalization and misleading.

4) There are 'some' shops converting VFP apps that just don't want Fox at all, even though they're aware of the intermediate steps. I've personally encountered three in the last 15 months, and I know of others who have run into the same. That's just the way it is...

Kevin