>Hi There !
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>I've just latched onto VFP. I used Clipper for 10 yrs but now it's DEAD (no matter what die-hard Clipperheads say).
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>I've chosen VFP because of it's xbase origins, though it's now totally object oriented and a truly evolved product.
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>I just wanna be sure I've chosen a product that's gonna be continued with. Heard some crazy rumours that Microsoft might be abandoning VFP & don't wanna go through the learning process again. It's pretty painful learning a new product.
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>Usually it's quite unlike Microsoft to abandon their products.
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>But I felt I should consult you Gurus on the web.

I am not Guru, but I have to share to you that those are just rumours and it will stay that way. Since VFP 3.0, those rumours has been around but VFP7.0 is due for release late next year. It's truely painful to learn new things again but we have to accept that nothing is permanent here on earth. No not one, even VB. If only MS would give equal attention to VFP (support wise) then VB will most likely to die first than VFP because the FOX team are talented enough to make the product excellent. This kind of thread will not stop until VFP gets its equally deserving attention but we don't know when, how, or is it possible?