We have had all these argument in several previous threads.

People are bored now because you aren't adding anything new, you are just rehashing the same old tired arguments that we have all heard before.

MS Have categorically said they will not Open Source, they have no reason to do so, it is not in there interests.

With Skype, this was a product that they were still developing and supporting, they had a base of customers that they needed to keep happy.

With VB6 all they need to do is keep the comparability there so VB6 Apps will work on the next few Windows versions, This way Companies are happy that there applications wont suddenly break.

The fact that you and some other developers are not happy with there decision doesn't mean anything, you have no leverage with MS.

(oh and 7000 odd people is a very very small number, why do people keep quoting that petition as a reason for MS to listen?)

Also finally what do you think Open sourcing VB6 will get you? What is your ultimate goal, i am not sure you even know!