John,

>>John,
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>>>I am not sure whether you are conveying accurate information. But assuming you are, what does this tell you...???
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>>>I've discussed this with MS Field Reps. They will market what gives them the biggest commission check.
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>>Simple. They have bills to pay. <g>
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>>And here I thought you were an MBA.. <g>
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>The gist of the question was not directed at how a specific rep is impacted.
>I don't know whether field reps earn commissions per se. IAC, it would appear that there is no vested interest in field reps promoting VFP. That was the point I was targeting.
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>Having an MBA has little do with the issue other than an opportunity for you, like some others, to take a personal shot..< s >..


Awww.. Your'e no fun at all. <g>

All kidding aside, I think that if the reps are paid on a commission basis that this has a LOT to do with what they push. And, no, I don't think it takes an MBA to figure this one out. <s> Every individual is going to 'push' the product that gives them the most return for the least effort. That's called human nature. If there is indeed a commission basis for sles and VFP is not a top producer we'd be in total agreement - the reps won't push it.

Which is an entirely separate issue than many of the others her regarding marketing, and so forth.

IMO if MSFT wants to really push VFP 8 then they should consider 'spiffs' for promoting it to their reps. But, that's not my balliwick.