Jeff

>>I'm not too concerned about Python being a "VB killer". In fact, I laugh at the mere notion of this comment.
Good luck with all those Python job opportunities - I'm sticking with VB.<<

IMHO we can't afford to scoff and write stuff off without even looking. The world changes fast. In 1997 lots of people still said things like the above about Linux- look in the archives.

Of my big clients who were most impressed by use of VB four years ago, *not one* is particularly impressed today. They perceive risk, forced hardware updates, service packs that tie up expensive staff and general bloat. Who knows what dotNET will bring.

IMHO if people want to learn a new language, it might be wise to consider something that definitely does linux and/or removes any chance of vendor capture and abuse. Certainly we of all people should understand that lesson.

My advice (if anybody is interested) is STAY PRODUCTIVE. If you have a living in VFP, don't abandon it now to pursue new tools in an environment of uncertainty and risk. You can afford to wait and see- anybody moving to dotNET has a BIG learning curve no matter where they come from and you can be up there with the best of them next year when it is clearer whether it is a good idea to shift.

I'd also say, since we are talking about VB, that VB is OK. It isn't the greatest, but it is OK. It is certainly cool that it is supported aand promoted by MS. It can do most things with a bit of work and there are thousands of websites you can browse through to download with screeds of sample code to do useful stuff.

If I had to name a cool dev tool now, I'd still say VFP, but I'd put Delphi up there above VB as well. Despite a previous *dreadful* experience I'd take another look at Java as well. IMHO, of course.

Regards

JR