Lack of response means nothing to me.  Giving some thought to what I write?  Now that is a good one.  So, I can't have my opinion?   Sorry, I can have my opinion whether you like it or not.  It may not be politically correct but it is my opinion and I stand for it.  You don't want to face the music and that is your prerogative.   The day MPE is the flagship of HP you will get my vote.   Until that happens, you have your head in the sand as far as I am concerned.  I have not disrespected anyone here as a person or their professional experience.  I am pointing out realities of a new economy where systems have to be web enabled today not tomorrow.   Oracle is ready and so are others.  Total solutions.  Today you are fighting for survival of the old dressed as new, ignoring reality totally. When CEO's are offered total solutions for a per transaction price, you are still thinking on how to build a system that will handle this new economy.   Well, you are respectfully 20 minutes too late.  I think that Ken Graham kind of spelled it out for you better than I could.

Respectfully yours!