>>>>>>>>Because there are different laws for public contests/awards in each country in the world. In some countries there are also taxes (not small :() and the legal issues make almost impossible a contest like that.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Vlad
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>Why in the hell would MS need a &*$^#%& lawyer for an award program?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Vlad, we can't apply on this contest, Québec is out of the game to!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>:-(
>>>>>>
>>>>>>No, and I'm sure you know why. :(
>>>>>
>>>>>The "&*$^#%& lawyer" ?
>>>>>
>>>>>:)
>>>>The solution is simple -just move to United States of Microsoft. :)
>>>
>>>Or Halifax!
>>>
>>>:O)
>>
>>Whatever is closer... :)
>
>Well, i have 3 months to move somewhere out of Quebec...
>Somebody need a french VFP programmer?
>
>:0)

Maybe French... :)