Hiya Jim ---

Because this would be seen as a contentious was of doing it. It still makes more sense to me to have MS sign off on the idea upfront. It would be in all parties best interest, really, so I think the concept would just have to be packaged the right way.

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>Why not find some way AMONGST OURSELVES to develop/agree on a consensus Wish List and THEN present it to MS and the VFP Team and ask them to respond?
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>If they choose not to respond, then possibly (in light of Gates/Ballmer alleged statements) we could escalate within MS, and if they do respond, then we are well on the way to getting what we need and want.
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