[DUG] Delphi XE (2011)

[Cameron Hart]

Lol, you logic would suggest that you should not be using Delphi as you
expose yourself to the same risks (ref my comment about db express).

 

Yes there are alternatives to Report Builder, just as there are
alternatives to Delphi.  I wouldn't choose to use Foxpro over Delphi
though, much like I wouldn't choose to use the other report components.

 

Regards,

Cameron

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Subject: Re: [DUG] Delphi XE (2011)

 

Well if they don't offer all source that is a risk. I think there were
licensing issues with midas.

Are there not alternatives to report builder? Most purchases come done
to roi decisions. 

I agree that xe won't be for everyone.

	On 20/08/2010 8:49 AM, "Cameron Hart"
<Cameron.Hart at flowsoftware.co.nz> wrote:
	
	Jeremy,  are you aware that even when you purchase the source
code version of ReportBuilder they do not provide the source code to
their "RAP" engine.  Therefore you need to upgrade for any breaking
releases of Delphi.  This is simply another element that needs to be
considered when deciding whether or not to use XE.
	
	I agree with you that anyone using third party components
without having the source is taking a huge risk.  Unfortunately it just
isn't possible to get source code in all instances.  This problem
existed with Delphi itself until recently in terms of anyone using the
dbexpress library could not access the source code of midas.dll.
	
	Regards,
	Cameron

	
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