Bill, I don't think any of us can predict the future of the PC world. Python may very well be the best bet among today's choices, but five or ten years from now - who can say what the Next Big Thing will be?
Can you - or anyone - say that there will be no more Next Big Things? Computers and technology are one of the greatest forces in the world, with millions of engineers and programmers employed in a growing number of countries. China, as you are no doubt aware, is building one large technology park after another, as has India, countries throughout Europe - and everywhere else. Are we to think they are all marching in the MS band - or are they investing in new ideas that take advantage of hardware gains? It's over 30 years ago that IBM came out with the System 34 (# right?). On that system, the hardware and software were melded together into a pure database machine. It was before it's time, and it didn't take off, but who is to say that a similar (radical/different) concept isn't right over the next hill? BTW, I have been consistent. I've said all along that we shouldn't make a move from VFP for a while, so we can see what's coming down the pike. At the same time, if our best and brightest are all saying that Python is it, and will bridge whatever gaps come, then I'll have to listen for the longer term. But for now VFP works just fine, and we can see it will be around for - at least 10 years clear. Heck, VFP hasn't even had it's renaissance yet! Bill > Bill Arnold - > > Ye Gods. > > Why would you say something like that ? > [http://leafe.com/archives/showMsg/3> 26295 ] Python has been > released on every OS that is > commercially availble IE --shipping NOW -- and has also been > released for MOST of the open source OS's as well. > > If a newer OS is released, there will be a version of Python for it. > > I can't understand your comment as a statement of fact. I > *DO* understand that you've been bitten before on other > languages and OS's STOPPING with further licensing after a set date, > > but Python is not one of those, is NOT to BE one of those. > > If you were 'mixing' it up, I'm sad to say you've gotten it > wrong this time, and suggest you reform your opinion of > Python through direct usage. > > Warmest Regards [Bill] > -- > William Sanders / efGroup {rmv the DOT BOB to reply} > VFP Webhosting? You BET! -> http://efgroup.net/vfpwebhosting > Failing dotNet Project? -> http://www.dotnetconversions.com > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
