[DUG] Suitable Database for XE2 Pro

[Steve Peacocke]

Unfortunately this has been hobbled for the Pro version and you are forced
to upgrade to get that. This has left the Pro version unabled to be used by
Pro's. A real downgrade in functionality.

Steve

On Monday, 16 January 2012, Colin Johnsun <colin.adug at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I don't know if you mean the IBX or IBO components, but I do remember
> reading that Firebird 2.5 is supported though dbExpress.
>
> http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/41570 (just search for 'Firebird')
>
> In which case, you should be able to access Firebird using the
> dbExpress/ClientDataSet combo.
>
> Cheers,
> Colin
>
> On 16 January 2012 11:38, Steve Peacocke <steve at peacocke.net> wrote:
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> OK, reading the fine print it seems that XE Pro has taken away the
ability
>> to access Firebird as a part of it's abilities. Delphi 7 was better it
>> seems.
>>
>> So, now that I have paid my hard earned for the Pro version, I want to be
>> able to write programs in it (of course - I don't fork out $10 for a
game,
>> let alone over $700).
>>
>> The reason I was looking at FireBird was that it's a good client/server
>> database and my customers could also use it as a local database without
>> having to install the FireBird server - if they want to try out the
program
>> or use it solely on their own computer. If then they want to install it
on
>> their systems with the database on the server, they don't then have to
fork
>> out for a Server licence and user seat licences, just to run my little
>> program.
>>
>> Getting 3rd party VCL components that will work for FireBird will cost
more
>> than Delphi itself. Does anyone have any suggestions that can result in
the
>> same thing? For example, I've been looking at SQLLite, DBISAM/ElevateDB,
>> MySql and others, but not sure which will work with Delphi XE2 Pro, or
the
>> cost of the components.
>>
>> Suggestions anyone?
>>
>> Steve Peacocke
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>>
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