[DUG] A change in upgrade policy coming from Embarcadero (Rodney)

[Richard Vowles]

(I noticed this still comes up as the NZ Borland Developers Group)

2009/9/16 Rodney Chan <rchan at compuspec.com>

>
> - Instead of existing enhancement, focus on help files.  The good old help
> files are really useful and help selling Delphi
>

Surely a plugin that just goes to Google would be more helpful these days?


> - Free bundles with popular/useful VCLs
>

How many more do you need? There is a big jump between the basic free set
and the uber-kits, and CodeGear can't keep the price the same and yet give
you this advanced functionality. I think keeping them focused on what they
are doing (and doing well) has been shown across time to be a good thing
(TM).


> - Linux support (at least cross compilation), Mac as well?
>

Thats coming already?


> - Prompt update on database drivers to various popular DB products
>

Third party ones are so cheap are you sure you want them to do this? I still
prefer them focusing on the core platform...


> Off topic thoughts:
> - The decision for using Delphi to develop future projects is hard.
> Especially when we think about career development.
>

Natural - Delphi is a native code niche these days. There are two platforms
- .NET and Java. You *could* count Flex/Flash, but only if you are a
designer really.


> - It will be good if E. can have connections with universities, provide
> them
> offers on Delphi products.  It's also hard for project manager to pick
> Delphi if there is inadequate supply of developers
>

Not going to happen except as an "other language of study" or similar. As
much as Universities say they are focused on education, choosing something
that isn't .NET (and .NET not from MS) or Java is just again, not going to
happen.



> - Re-active/create forums, I am not sure whether we still have Team B?
>

Team Borland? :-)


> - Regular publication / magazine, even only electronic form
>
>

I'm not sure there is value in this. I think CodeGear/Embarcadero do a
fantastic job of material on their dn.* website and with the CodeRages.
Everything else is in blogs.

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