>How about downloading the VFP8 beta (and developing in it), and then buying VFP8 when it comes out? OR, just buy both, to support the fox team? :)
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>(beta link is at:)
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>http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~PublicBeta8
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>Of course, that only works if you can stand the bugs in VFP8 until it comes out (don't ship your product until you get the full version, that is).

... and don't promise a delivery for just a few days after you get your hands on the final product. There can be significant changes, INCLUDING dropping of things, between an early beta and a final product.