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You can learn dotNET or Java slowly while VFP puts $ on the table. FUD just makes people feel threatened.
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No FUD here. FWIW, what you advocate above is exactly what I advocate. However, I do advocate that folks do it sooner than later. The brutal honesty coming from MS regarding the state of VFP, how it will be marketed, etc is refreshing to see. Of course, it is exactly what I have been saying for two years now. It just takes some longer to catch on.< bg >...

A good point you make is that DotNET is not the only game in town. Java is a worthwhile investment as well.