>> You're way too negative on that. Surely we can find a way to bind
>> forces and get a solution to this problem. We could even make an
>> arrangement with one company making hotfixes publically for us. We could
>> open a discussion with MicroSoft to see what we can do, but the
>> important thing is that the door is not closed.

Well, why don't you contact them and see what the deal is then? If you get a deal set up, then I will be more positive about the situation ;-)

Until you get word from them, there really isn't much sense in us speculating, is there?

Markus