Michael, > > Perhaps what is really being asked is "what is the best general > > purpose database product for future investment?" > > > > And Bill, because it's you, I have to ask: you wouldn't say > Foxpro for the database here, would you? Remember your words: "future > investment"
Foremost, it's not an option I can consider, so I'm admittedly prejudiced/biased. I do remain convinced that MS is obliged to make provision for the continuity of FoxPro applications - that is, not to take action that kills our apps - but even in the worst case, we still have VM, so I am feeling secure in my decision/investment/strategy. And, of course, there's also the strong possibility that in 10 years time, new tools will be so compellingly attract that a re-write (by someone other then myself, however - this is my last major-language-mastery exercise) would make sense. Would I recommend FoxPro to others starting out right now? I guess in keeping with this thread, I would agree that it depends on requirements, but we all know that VFP is one-hellva-tool. I have no regrets about deploying it, and will continue building with it for as far out as I can practically see. > !! Like I posted before in this thread: I think you have to pick a > database that truly is cross platform, and able to be queried > from web app as easy as a smart client app. I've got a handle on the MySQL databases on the server, and it's working out very well. I don't mind working with server side technologies - hope I didn't give the wrong impression on that. The thing is that my main application - that which I'm selling - is VFP. All of the other stuff plays supporting roles. Bill > -- > Michael J. Babcock, MCP _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
