>Just to add my CAD.02 here.. Besides a couple of occasions during renewal, when I had to wait a couple of weeks before it kicked in, I have received my issues regularly. I have subscribed since 1996.
I am sure I was just a glitch in their mailing system - I am one of those few that wants to be singled out for extra-great-service<s>
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>On the JVP issue, I don't think that the community questioned his intelligence and knowledge; the hubris that was reflected in his views on this site is what alienated him.
>..Which is a pity..
Sometimes I got the sense that JVP didn't actually write applications (or [even] view himself as a developer). If he is writing apps, I hope he has found a product acceptable to his trend assessment.

>We know that the VFP team is genuine and enthusiastic about the product.
Small, tight and brite teams can work Magic. Its to MS's credit that this is recognized and nutured.

>In the end, it's our resultant product that counts.
Absolutely - give our customers what the fox team has given us: Value and reliability.

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>..I'll get off the soapbox now...
Me too!