>>Am I reading this correct that VFP 8 will not be able to make apps for
>>windows terminal server 4 or windows 95? Major bad news if this is true
>>since we have lots of the above at our site. I doubt that my quandry will change microsoft's mind :) so I'm really upset that I won't be able to use
>>vfp 8 very soon. Can you see me trying to convince the big guys to spend $10000 on upgrades (windows 98 or xp, windows 2k or xp server, citrix upgrade, probably more memory and drives or even computers) all so I can use vfp8?
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>>Please tell me I'm wrong!
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>Joe;
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>You have the picture! Not a problem as long as the development tool used matches the operating system and hardware in use. The software will work for years - perhaps until the hardware breaks, well past the date Microsoft provides support for obsolete software.
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>Use VFP 8.0 at home and do some consulting on the side to keep up your skill set.
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>If nothing else provide applications for non-profit organizations free of charge. That way you can put such information on your resume. Never become obsolete because of your place of employment. You may satisfy the needs of your employer but the technology changes at a remarkable rate. If you want to stay in this business you have to be ready for whatever comes. That is unless you are content with working with “frozen technology”. If that is the case then why worry?
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>I have never worked at a company that was intrested in buying new hardware and software every time something new came out. That is what drives this industry. With the economy down companies do not spend like they did a few years ago.
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>Tom

This really sucks. I'm going to be stuck with vfp7 for years now. vfp8 really had some cool things I was waiting for.