Newie question, which version to own?

[d***@adsi-sc.com]

Hi, I'm thinking about switching from VB to VFP and was wondering which
version to seek out to purchase, provied of course I can find a copy
for sell. By question has to do with the "Operating system
compatibility" chart at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_FoxPro.

From this chart it looks like version 6 covers every version of

Windows. I now that v9 is what is out now, should I just buy it or try
to find an older version?

Thanks,
TD

[Cindy Winegarden]

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Hi TD,

Post by d***@adsi-sc.com
Hi, I'm thinking about switching from VB to VFP and was wondering which
version to seek out to purchase, ....By question has to do with the
"Operating system
compatibility" chart at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_FoxPro.

From this chart it looks like version 6 covers every version of

Windows.

There are two issues when working with VFP and operating systems. One is
which OSs the VFP development environment can be run under, and the other is
which OSs an exectuable and the runtimes can run under.

I can't see how a professional programmer would want to work with anything
other than the latest OS. And, I can't see how a developer would want to
write software for clients who are still using NT4 or Win9x. If they don't
care enought about their data or can't afford to upgrade, how can they care
about or afford your services?

Post by d***@adsi-sc.com
I now that v9 is what is out now, should I just buy it or try
to find an older version?

VFP9 has been out almost a year and there is a service pack due out in a few
weeks. VFP9 is the most stable and feature-rich version of the product yet.
As a new (to VFP) developer, you'll appreciate working with a better, more
up-to-date product.

You're a VB guy. Would you advise anyone who was totally new to VB to buy
VB6 and invest in learning that?

[d***@adsi-sc.com]

Thanks Cindy!

[Liska Station]

Excellent point from Cindy!

However, be aware if you're making it for the mass market (not for one
particular client, but to sell to LOTS of people) you might want to go
ahead and test in to 95/98/nt anyhoo and see if it works.

Nothing feels better when people say "does it work on my NT workstation?"
to be able to reply "Why yes, yes it does!".

Plus, if it doesn't work in earlier windows versions, no skin off your
nose. If it does, hey, bonus!

Cheers!

-LS

Post by Cindy Winegarden
Hi TD,

Post by d***@adsi-sc.com
Hi, I'm thinking about switching from VB to VFP and was wondering which
version to seek out to purchase, ....By question has to do with the
"Operating system
compatibility" chart at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_FoxPro.

From this chart it looks like version 6 covers every version of

Windows.

There are two issues when working with VFP and operating systems. One is
which OSs the VFP development environment can be run under, and the other is
which OSs an exectuable and the runtimes can run under.
I can't see how a professional programmer would want to work with anything
other than the latest OS. And, I can't see how a developer would want to
write software for clients who are still using NT4 or Win9x. If they don't
care enought about their data or can't afford to upgrade, how can they care
about or afford your services?

Post by d***@adsi-sc.com
I now that v9 is what is out now, should I just buy it or try
to find an older version?

VFP9 has been out almost a year and there is a service pack due out in a few
weeks. VFP9 is the most stable and feature-rich version of the product yet.
As a new (to VFP) developer, you'll appreciate working with a better, more
up-to-date product.
You're a VB guy. Would you advise anyone who was totally new to VB to buy
VB6 and invest in learning that?