>When was time to request the Powered by Visual FoxPro image, everyone was happy. Most of all involved in that thread mentioned that they liked the idea of having us to do the artwork and come up with a first version - based on the fact that we have a great experience so far with artwork and that only one source would spend some time to work on it. No one mentioned anything that it'd be better if that work would come from a Microsoft source.
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>But, now that we released a first version of that image, there seems to be some who believe that this should be the case. What is sad into this is that no one mentioned it in the first place. We volunteered funding for that and we're happy to do it. So, before releasing new versions with other images with other dimensions in order to respond to the requests of having more flexibility, we'd like to know if that is really what you want. If most agree that it won't be as accepted as if Ken's team would do it, then, we'd just drop it and we'd let them work on it, if they wish to. There's no need for us to invest more work into that if this is an issue. Between the lines, I seem to have gotten that feeling. So, don't hesitate if you think this is the case. Personally, I think that if that'd have come from MS, there would have been a greater enthousiasm by many more people. So, be honest and let us know your feedback so we'd set the clock straight.
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>Note also that this is volunteered work for those who wish to benefit of it. We don't expect everyone to use it or like it. If you use it, great! If you like it, double great! We just try do our best. Those who saw it before the release, all agreed that this is a great image for promoting the development environment. So, we went with that for the first release and that is a great start, IMHO.

Hi Michel,

FWIW, first, I appreciate your efforts and will use the images, if it's OK with you. I know you spent some $$$, so my only question on that is, have you offered the images to the public domain, or will there be some $tring$ attached. :)

Second, It is gratifying to see someone address the lack of a moniker for VFP applications written by developers, as distiguished from one that may be created by Microsoft. I believe this is a possitive step and that it contributes in a possitive way to put a possitive spin on the perception of VFP and the applications that can be developed with it.

Lastly with regards to the "representiveness" or artistic merits of the images. Clearly, Microsoft, via Mr. Levy, or someone else, could ask that developers not use those images (I doubt they would do this). If they do thatact would give credibility to the few prophets of doom that see the demise if VFP in Microsoft's hands. Artistically, I like the images, but would probably crop them a bit to make the chest are a tad smaller :|.

Thank you for your part in making VFP stronger.

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