>No, I think he's saying if VFP8 doesn't release soon after 1/31/03, folks will have to stop developing in VFP8 until it comes out.

I think it is unwise to start a project with beta software, based on an anticipated release of the final product. This removes a person's control over the delivery of the project/product. It puts it in the hands of Microsoft. Not a wise business decision.

I've heard horror stories of derailed projects.