> > > Can we still use MS XP Pro and VFP 9 in 64bit machines? Is there a known issue of vfp9 and 64bit pcs
> > >
>
> > Nope - as far as I know, VFP runs just fine on a 64bit machine.
> >
> > Ken
> > You shall know the truth - and the truth shall set you free. (John 8:33)
>
> Thanks Ken.
>
> I guess the issue is "what happens after Vista". Given that it will last for 4 years and not be called anything else e.g. Visto, Vister, before 2015, I guess I wont be making any drastic shift to dot net (although eventually I will, but not basic).
>
> My hopes will be pinned on Vista and the VFP9 SP that will be released for it.
>
> Honestly, I dont know why MS opted to market gwbasic (
VB.NET) over the fox. in fact i agree with you in your other post, VFP can be used to market SQL Server, not compete with it.
>
> What crucial advantages does Basica /
VB.NET have over the fox anyhow? I smell that this "wind of change" passed throu s sewer or something.
>
> Thanks again Ken.
>
> Just sad -- Ronan
>
> Iron Sharpens Iron
Ronan,
Don't bury the old Fox just yet. I hear rumblings in the blog net about Microsoft possibly opening up VFP as open source. Keep your ears open.
Ken
You shall know the truth - and the truth shall set you free. (John 8:33)