>>When the tool is under MS's thumb, it can be kept in line. Out from under the thumb, VFP could do some damange.
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>I suppose... but I think if they were to create a VFP linux themselves (wouldn't take as long as VB for linux) they could hit a whole new market too.

Hey Mike,

I don't believe the goal of MS is to find another market for a programming tool. They would rather control the desktop market, and providing a tool for Linux would be counterproductive.

Take care,