Be careful John on what you're saying. Many times things improve because of whiners.

Without whiners many major companies would just deliver crap.

>You make a number of interesting points concerning the profile of some that are in the vocal minority. I sincerely believe the vast majority of Fox developers couldn't care less about the level of marketing VFP does/does not receive. It is only the vocal minority that has gone on a perpetual whine-fest over the past few years.

Isn't it always the case, only a minority speaks up. It's only in extremely rare cases that the majority is getting heard. Often many will think "What can I do. Why would I say anything. Anyway what will it change" And they let others impose their view even if not to the advantage of those that did'nt say anything. Because of that a lack of feedback will always be interpreted as if the product or service being put on the market is allright.


>I highly doubt that MS drives their decision-making re: Fox based on what the vocal minority has/has not done. I agree - many are a bunch of whiners - too lazy to learn something else - who believe that they are entitled to the luxury of having what is becoming (has become) an antiquated tool continually supported ad-infinitum.

You'll always surprise me with your conclusions. Or should I say the twist you put on things. People don't necessarily whine because they're lazy.



>Whether you look at MS, Borland, Sun, etc. - there is a common denominator of the direction they see computing headed. I think that common denominator is distributed computing - one where xml/messging plays a vital role as well as industrial strength server database systems. And no matter how much some wish otherwise, Fox , although there is some level of compatitibilty - it is still the square-peg fitting in the round role.

To that I'll reply something that Tracy Holzer told about Delphi. You can still use it as you did before or you can use it to build .Net apps.

Now MS (People irresponsible for VFP) tell us that VFP could'nt be a part of .Net

Hmmm I wonder where are the real lazy persons <vbg>