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Is it true that VFP will no longer exist?
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10/07/2007 14:54:30
 
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Forum:
Visual FoxPro
Category:
Other
Environment versions
Visual FoxPro:
VFP 9 SP1
OS:
Windows Server 2003
Network:
Windows 2003 Server
Database:
Visual FoxPro
Miscellaneous
Thread ID:
01238766
Message ID:
01239044
Views:
16
>>>Is true that vfp will not have a new version anymore
>>>and what will happened to the users, migrate to another langauge rivals of microsoft?
>>>Luis Martin
>>
>>Well, the thing is that VFP9 is COMPLETE, there is practically nothing to add to it. VFP9 is an adult, and does not need its mother anymore. And since .NET is far from complete, Microsoft decided to transfer most of its VFP team to the .NET team. The .NET team clearly needed some bright heads! :-)
>>
>>VFP9 will fill my needs for the next 50-100 years.
>
>I'm going to hold you to that... I hope you're planning on getting REAL old!!!
>
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>Personally I think VFP will be viable until Windows goes pure 64 bit. Then it's truly over.
>
>That may be a while though...
>
>+++ Rick ---

At that time I will also have to change to another programming platform, but it won't necessarily be a platform that is available today. And I may very well be retired by then. :-)
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