>>knowing how much it took to get Whil out
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>Are you privy to something the rest of us don't know? I suspect with VFP9, SP1, SP2 announced and Sedna down the line, he saw a chance to make some money.

Just weighing the facts - after a number of years when Hentzenwerke was THE publisher for Fox books, and had a very successful series of conferences (unfortunately, I attended only the last one), and then all the moves from M$ that ultimately resulted in him pulling out... it looked like he's gone for good, and like it would take something really substantial to get him back.

For me it's a good sign - Fox is a good business again.

>>And knowing Whil and his business style
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>You see, you apparently know Whil quite well and it just seems like business - plain and simple. Of course, I could be wrong ;)

Don't know him that well, just from the few contacts I had with him and Hentzenwerke over the years. Always fast to respond, and not too formal. Despite the fact that only 3% of any enterprise is inspiration, and the rest is electricity bills, hardware problems, endless logistics and sweat, it seems to me he's one of the last guys in this business fueled by enthusiasm and the "what's 300 kilos" attitude. And having fun along the way. Feels good to see him back in business.