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What more could I really say. The thing is that it's nice to be able to use the tool I really need and not to be forced to change to the tool others say I need. Long live VFP!
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That is the point Denis - you are not being forced to change tools. If you want to continue to use VFP - go for it. It is simply not MS's job - or anybody elses job for that matter- to market - or assist in marketing a tool so that you can feel better about your tool choice. I understand the issue clearly. The feeling is that if MS markets Fox - it will trigger demand and as a result - there will be more work. If you have concerns about finding work - then you need to make some changes - and not rely on MS to take some action that would have you believe there could be an upswing in Fox demand. Of course, MS would highly suggest .NET. If I were going to be in the game for the long term - I would be giving Java, Python,etc - serious consideration - in addition to .NET. I say .NET only becuase of numbers and the pervasiveness of the Windows OS.

>'til the next time ken <g>

I am sure this is tongue in cheek - but given Ken's post - I don't think there will be a next time. I bet the last think you expected to hear from Ken was the notion that you may be doing more harm than good to the commnity. I must profess - the public statement surprised me a bit too!!