Hi,

I'm trying to figure out how would StartaFrame fit with WCF? As far as i know StartaFrame supports remoting for distribution. Is there a plan to change this in the future to use WCF?

Thnx

Actually this is not a "thick client" it is a "smart client" environment.  The primary difference has to do with the handling of the BO.  For example, a "thick" client would entail that all of the BO and DAL resides on the side of the client and that the connection to the server, even though remote, may occur over a VPN.  This is not the case with the middle tier server.  The server itself actually hands out the connections and manages all access to the data within the server farm. Additionally, in most cases it is better to have the client side actually execute the rules, otherwise your server becomes stressed.  For those times when it makes sense to have the rules tested on the server, that ability exists.

As for the CTP, we do have some people that will beta the product, but they are existing customers with whom we have a good working relationship and have already commited to purchasing the product.  I am not sure if we will provide a community wide beta of this product.