The DEMISE of Visual Basic 6.0

Microsoft MVPs move to save Visual Basic
http://www.zdnet.com/news/microsoft-mvps-move-to-save-visual-basic/141731

Microsoft walks VB tight rope
http://news.cnet.com/Microsoft-walks-VB-tight-rope/2100-1007_3-5620821.html

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