>>Remember, MS is NOT a technology company. It is a MARKETING company. They are not necessarily going to pitch what is the best technological solution...they are going to pitch what is marketed the best and what will sell the best.
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>Craig;
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>I agree with you. Any business wants to make a profit and because a product is like the "holy grail" to some does not mean it will bring in the bucks. VFP might be the best development tool to many but what does it do for the bottom line?
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>Tom


Exactly. It doesn't do much at all. EVERY corporation's number one goal is to maximize shareholder value. Everything they do revolves around that. Customer's come second and employees third.