Two quick comments...

[Cole, Ken (ABRC)]

Chad,

> Assuming of coarse that it will be supported on *nix
> platforms

It will be from the info I have seen/heard to date.  XML and sockets (in
5.6) gives you SOAP, SOAP gives you database connectivity probably
greater than ODBC.

> as well as Windows, unlike fpODBC and not cost a
> small fortune.  I'm still stinging from the fact is will cost
> me over $1000 to move my SCO fP runtimes to FreeBSD, without
> a change in versions (on the heels of 5.6 supposedly coming
> out, no less).

And based on the new licensing model in 5.6 you will be able to download
new versions, test it, confirm it does what you want it to do all before
you buy.

I have found combining version upgrades and cross platform upgrades
together more cost effective than either by itself.

Ken

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