Mike,

>Doug,
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>Let me make sure I am clear on this; you don't like the idea? <s>

*chuckle*

Something like that. <g>

I suppose at the end of the day it all has to be a part of MSFT's overall business strategy. From what I can gather they (MSFT management decision-maker pooh-bahs <g>) want each group to be self-sustaining. By giving back 100% of the VFP portion, while certainly an inducement for VFP developers the monies needed to develop, distribute and support a product like VFP still exist.

Having another group support them (the VFP team) only IMO reduces their chance for survival as they bring no revenue to the supporting group(s).

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>>Have I missed something?
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>I've got to think so, but I don't really understand your comment, so I don't know what you missed. <s>

See above. <s>