>Where are these considered to be highly technical people in VFP community: Jim Booth and Ed Rauh? Haven't seen them for so long here in UT nor have seen their name listed as guest speakers on some important VFP events. Missing them so much....cross my heart.

Jess,

I don't know about JimB, but I do know about Ed. He has been extraordinarily busy of late. As a result, he's concentrated his efforts more towards placing files in the public domain than he has posting. While he still posts now and again, his active participation here in the foreseeable future may be limited.