>As far as waiting for 8, sure...I have no problem with that...< bg >...

Cool.

>So for the record, you admit it can be done... FYI, that simple admission on your part is all I was after. Thanks.

For an advnaced developer, you could probably learn to be a hack in .NET in a month. Yes.

>Don't go back tracking and say you meant average, unless of course you really meant average. You said advanced and I acted based on that. Still, I think an average developer who applies some effort can flatten the 6 month curve.

I'm estimating here based on discussions with lots of people. I'm still waiting for your case studies. But, an average developer will learn .NET in a year or year and a half. An advanced developer could probably do it in 6 months. A month? Dunno, thats optimistic. I suppose it could be done, but thats hardly desirable.

>.NET is not a beta product...is it....

Go to Barnes and Noble. 75% of teh .NET books still on the shelf are for Beta. Training CDs? Designed during the beta.

>Those who stay on the sidelines will will be eating the dust of many...

For some reason the tourtise and the hare comes to mind.

>This is supposed to be a group of people that I thought liked to learn new things, press the edge of the envelope while remaining somewhat grounded in the present.

Its called a balancing act, John. Most of life works this way.

Learning new things is a great idea. Racing to learn new things is dangerous.

>So, you tell me...based on the slate of devcon sessions....where is the future?????

I don't base the future on conference sessions. I prefer a more reality based approach.

>That is the best you can do???? That is pretty weak Mike...

I don't waste my time thinking of insults for you. You make yourself look bad enough.