>will the VFP8 Beta be available on the MSDN Subscriber's d/l site?

No, because our our resources for the beta are focused on our large beta program which already exists. MSDN Subscription customers will be able to download VFP 8.0 right after it is completed and goes to manufacturing which is about 6 to 8 weeks before people can buy it as a box stand-alone or upgrade version.