I see Tech-ed as a forum for Microsoft to teach developers how to use products, and just as importantly, expose a product as the logical solution for a certain range of problems. VFP is a great tools for a lot of situations, but everyone attending tech-ed now knows that Microsoft doesn't think it's the best choice for any, or else they would have shown it.

> Simply put, it is not cost justfiable to have VFP sessions at Teched.

How can that possibly be determined? I am sure you are right, attendance at VFP sessions would not be as high as for other sessions, but I believe this is because MS has never pushed VFP in the first place. It is a vicious cycle. Don't show it, people won't use it. People don't use it, so they don't come to the sessions.

>VFP is alive and well. Believe me, the state of VFP will not be determined by >the presence or non-presence of VFP sessions at TechEd.

I agree. My knowledge of VFP makes me worth a lot in these parts. And other signs look good for VFP (cover of MIND).

I am just disappointed that my colleagues have to take my word as to the merits of VFP, because MS is not telling them.

Respectfully,

erik