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David, > 1) I don't need Jasik's debugger to debug non-application software — > CodeView will provide source level debugging for me. > > 2) I don't need to ask Microsoft any questions — their online help > system is exhaustive, and their sample code is practical and useful. > > 4) MSVC is a better development tool than anything available on the > Mac — and MFC is getting better and better (not designed nor > implemented by one person, like the TCL and Power Plant). > > 5) The Windows API better facilitates "hooks" into which I can provide > customized features — no need for trap patches. > > 7) Microsoft gives me more than I need on their "E.T.O." equivalent — > I'm able to view any and all technologies with no problem. > > 8) I'm a better software engineer today because I now am competent on > two platforms — go to the bookstore and compare the technologies > exemplified in books and magazines in DOS/Windows research to that of > Macintosh (there _is_ no comparison). I am also a professional Mac/Windows developer for 6+ years, I agree 100% with your above comments. In last year's MS Professional Developer Conference 93(very similar to Apple's WWDC…..only better and less religion/marketing BS stuff…:-)), MS do reveal their VC++ V2.0 multi-platform plan. I suggest you to GO WINBTU/WINDEV to join the Chicago PDK beta and maybe you can also get the beta of VC++ V2.0. Some people just love to live in the MPW/MacApp/Sym_C++/CW world and refuse to understand "the other side"…… this is fine but I think MS VC 2.0 will change the situation a LOTS! Steve