Query regarding using dot net for small application

[Guest]

hi,
we are medium level company which developes desktop
software for insurance brokers using visual basic and ms
access. We are having 6000 clients but all the clients are
small level desktop version users having desktop pc.

Now we want to switch to dot net and sql server, all the
technical doubts are clear but one, the problem is how
feasible is using the dot net and sql server for such
clients as we are a product base company, and what will be
the exe and setup size?

please help me out in this matter,

thanx and regards,

for bix computer services pvt ltd,
avaneesh shukla,
Technical dept.

 

[Cowboy \(Gregory A. Beamer\)]

Not sure .NET is the best solution, as there are some hurdles. If the client
connects to your central location, for data storage, you can certainly use
..NET on your end (with web services - ASMX or remoting) to connect. I know
of a local company that does this with their desktop apps.

If the entire install fits on the client, you may want to head to MSDE
(cheaper for your client) and leave an option to install on SQL Server, if
the client has it. .NET is a possibility, but you will have to make sure the
clients have the minimum OS level (realistically Windows 2000). If they are
still Win 95, 98 or ME, you best abandon plans for now.

--
Gregory A. Beamer
MVP; MCP: +I, SE, SD, DBA

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