Q1: employee > Q2: develop components for own software. Use VCL for rad. Haven't looked at .net yet. I'll probably be the last to go. Anyone want to employ a .net newby with 3 kids? Q3: since Delphi 2 in 1997 I think Q4: pass, next question Q5: Yup, unless I get a job programming and even then the boss might give me a delphi job. >