>I can understand this completely from a business point of view. However, from a marketing only point of view, the design you posted was far superior than the standard VFP 'fox.' Let's hope in the long run MSFT incorporates the design you posted in whatever way they can. It's a seller!

If they do that, then there will be a big problem! Why would something else be able to take a design of our own and integrate it as is in their product?