[DUG] Embarcadero article

[David Brennan]

Hi Malcolm,

Great to have you listening and posting! 

However I am surprised to hear that your feedback is so in favour of cross
platform over 64 bit.

Speaking bluntly, I wonder if the feedback you are getting is based on a
dream that isn't actually achievable (this version anyway). I mean, are
those people saying they prefer cross platform to 64 bit support answering
question 1 or question 2 below:

1. Would you prefer totally awesome fully native looking yet single sourced
and comprehensive bug free cross platform Delphi or solid Win64 support?

2. Would you prefer the useful first iteration of something which might turn
into awesome cross platform support (but will probably start out fairly
anaemic for the first version at least) or solid Win64 support?

I suspect they are answering question #1. I really don't think question #1
is a realistic question. I don't mean any disrespect whatsoever to
Embarcadero/CodeGear in saying so - I would say the same if
Microsoft/<Insert your most successful and wealthy development company> said
the same thing. I'm basing my assessment on the significant number of
organisations who have attempted such things in the past (including Borland)
and the time span you are trying to do it in, amongst other things.

If you asked people question #2, which I think is more realistic, then maybe
you would get a different answer?

Cheers,
David.


-----Original Message-----
From: delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz] On
Behalf Of Malcolm Groves
Sent: Tuesday, 16 June 2009 5:28 p.m.
To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
Subject: Re: [DUG] Embarcadero article

Hi Jolyon,

As I said, we'll continue to listen and course correct. Feedback we're
getting from customers and potential customers worldwide is that cross
platform is a higher priority. I don't deny that there are people who
desperately want 64 bit, I know people in that boat around Asia. Perhaps
those who want cross platform more haven't taken the time to vote on your
poll. The ratio of responses on this list has also been interesting.

I am genuinely sorry that we can't get them both out earlier, and I
sincerely hope this decision doesn't make it impossible for you to use
Delphi. Ultimately though, all we can do is gather as much data as possible
make the best decision we can, and then adjust as we go. That's what we're
doing.

Cheers
Malcolm

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