C99 and C++ (Score 1)

Hi Mr. Stroustrup, let me start by saying you are my CS idol, more so than any other CS person I know of. Ok, second, I've read some of your posts on comp.std.c++ about C99 but I'm still not clear, so I'll ask. What do you see as C99's future? Do you see it as a viable alternative to C++? Do you foresee C99 being integrated into the C++ standard in two years to retain compatibility with C? Do you think C++ should now start splitting away from its C heritage? Also on a completely unrelated subject, what kind of changes (if any) _are_ being planned for the new C++ standard in two years? I look foward to reading your opinions/input. Thank you for your time!