quick question, why did sonic foundry sell vegas4 to sony? was it only $? that'd be kinda shortsighted.

It was survival. The sale to Sony erased, in effect, substantial debt while leaving Sonic with a viable business. Without the sale, SF's future was in doubt.

So Sonic stays in business and Vegas survives in other colors. Hard to argue with the outcome.

See the press release for 2003 financial results.

Will