Hi Neil,

>>> Because then, it is a small step in creating new powerfull ERM/ERP
>>> software that is totally based on .NET without the disadvantages of
>>> current ERM/ERP software. Microsofts could get market leader in this
>>> area. They already have got the technology (they have purchased
>>> Navision). They only have to put it together.

>The next generation of product will be built using the Microsoft Business Framework and dotnet/Orcas. It will be object-orientated and supporting complex object graphs or entities and transaction based operations. As I understand it, the MBF will be delayed as a result of depenendancies in Longhorn not arriving in time?

Interesting, do you have any link to this ?

Walter,