Of course it would make perfect sense to have the beta handed out at WHilfest, but I don't believe Microsoft has a vested interest in the revenue generated by that one. (though the success of Foxpro certainly does)
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>You do have several good points and VFP 8.0 beta may be the main factor for some to attend Devcon. Now how about "equal time" (treatment) with other VFP events? That is advertise the VFP 8.0 beta will be handed out at other VFP events? Oh well, that is a Microsoft decision.
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>>Seems pretty clear to me. A shot at seeing VFP 8.0 beta is a selling point for Devcon.
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>>More Devcon attendance is good for VFP image and for revenue.
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>>Announcing you're going to give the beta to anyone who wants it removes a reason for attending Devcon. No?
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>>>>I do get the picture to some extent – there are a limited number of Beta testers and resources. Additional copies of VFP 8.0 will be given to DevCon attendees without support from Microsoft. It is just the logic that bothers me. <<
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