Well, that's asking the right question: http://www.linux-watch.com/news/NS2504832575.html http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/linuxunix/0,39020390,39217818,00.htm About software woes to come or do you really want to struggle once more through those MSDN, MFC, VB, COM, DCOM, DAO, ADO, etc& years? (Already forgotten about that kludge?) http://trends.newsforge.com/trends/05/09/14/0653243.shtml If you want to sail troublefree into the future, go Python. nono PS: For good measure, read Forbes on M$: http://www.computing.co.uk/forbes/news/2142257/microsofts-midlife-crisis