I am too partially to blame.  I have noticed a slowdown on the number of posts in the SQL Server 2005 newsgroups.  Does this mean that everyone is reading the older posts to get their questions answered?  Probably not, but I thought it was worth putting forward as a theory.  Most likely, the “newness” of the product has calmed down since so many other things have taken place since July. 

However, I still see posts asking where “Open table” is or DDs don't exist.  Although I am a proponent of these features being put in the SQL Server 2005 tools, I think it has been raised on the newsgroups a little too much.  I really can't see MSFT eliminating a tool that makes it easier to use.

I haven't blogged as much recently partially because my laptop is out for repair.  It should be back soon and running fine so that I can crank on this again.