Foxsoft Ltd

Foxsoft Ltd We specialise in converting and migrating FoxPro applications to modern platforms, especially the op

We specialise in converting and migrating FoxPro applications to modern platforms, especially the open web. We have a successful track record developing and supporting both FoxPro and web based applications that measurably improve your business.

Are you hearing, “the code is a mess, we should rewrite it…”
16/10/2026

Are you hearing, “the code is a mess, we should rewrite it…”

Are your developers telling you to rewrite your application, or are you considering a rewrite of your bespoke application? Read this first.

One of life’s small pleasures is seeing the look of frustration replaced with a smile on our clients' faces when longsta...
15/10/2026

One of life’s small pleasures is seeing the look of frustration replaced with a smile on our clients' faces when longstanding niggles have been removed.

We aim to provide a quick steer to the client as to whether it’s worth pursuing further or not.

Source-code is only the tip of the iceberg, have you got everything else you paid your software developers for?
13/10/2026

Source-code is only the tip of the iceberg, have you got everything else you paid your software developers for?

It’s true that the source code is an essential element — without that, you’re sunk. However, there’s more to source code than the code itself.

How do you know if you're getting value for money on your Ruby on Rails hosting bill?
09/10/2026

How do you know if you're getting value for money on your Ruby on Rails hosting bill?

There are several factors involved in your decision. First, consider what you might need.

You might not own your custom software
08/10/2026

You might not own your custom software

Software ownership can be tricky to understand if you’re a non-technical person.

In the end, [bugs are] just a label for the difference between the product you have and the product you want.
06/10/2026

In the end, [bugs are] just a label for the difference between the product you have and the product you want.

Anyone who tells you they write bug-free code is a liar—they just haven’t found them all yet.

The murky world of legally decompiling software
02/10/2026

The murky world of legally decompiling software

FoxPro or Visual FoxPro application migrations or conversions, we find that the client often doesn’t have access to the source code.

Is a "Porcupine" upgrade the best way to update to a new version of Ruby on Rails?
01/10/2026

Is a "Porcupine" upgrade the best way to update to a new version of Ruby on Rails?

Upgrading a Rails application is almost never the top priority for a company, but over time it pays to remain up to date. You ensure that bugs and security vulnerabilities get fixed. Plus, new features make future feature development quicker and easier.

Is a "Stop the bus" upgrade the best way to update to a new version of Ruby on Rails?
29/09/2026

Is a "Stop the bus" upgrade the best way to update to a new version of Ruby on Rails?

Upgrading a Rails application is almost never the top priority for a company, but over time it pays to remain up to date. You ensure that bugs and security vulnerabilities get fixed. Plus, new features make future feature development quicker and easier.

Clients and developers need to have open discussions about the level of quality which is acceptable within the project c...
25/09/2026

Clients and developers need to have open discussions about the level of quality which is acceptable within the project constraints

A bug is just a difference between the product you have and the product you want.

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