BCMD,
You wrote: "At this moment, Jon is diverting resources to convert to SQL. Meanwhile, there are issues of basic functionality which have been deferred in favor of this development. That's Jon's decision to make, but it is a reality."
It is highly likely that the "basic issues of functionality" you desire is not mutually exclusive with the SQL development. I am willing to believe that some of those "basic issues of functionality" and other enhancements are easier to deliver in the SQL platform than in the current platform.
This is what I will hang my hat on: The person who came up with AC was smart enough to come up with it; I trust he is smart enough to improve it in a manner that will increase its ability to continue to deliver rapid new features.
