>Whilst the future may well be .NET from an MS perspective, overall, there is plenty of scope for a vibrant healthy Fox.

Gary;

Many people through out the United States one year ago thought that .COM was the "future". People changed jobs to be in on the "fun". Then in April of last year things fell apart. The "future" was over. I hope .NET does well but then one should always have alternate plans. Perhaps that is why I have been a member of the Java user group since day one. I will use "The Fox" as long as I can and be ready for whatever comes.

Close your eyes for five minutes in this industry and only God knows what could happen. :)

Tom