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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I keep seeing all these specials, but for the 2-3
programs I write a year, Delphi 4 does the trick. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>It looks like Embarcadero keeps itself going
with existing customers (which over time will diminish) with
"upgrades".</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Now if I was starting out from fresh, would I
spend $3499 when there is a wealth of free programs out
there?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>TurboCAD and Alibre for example both have
an entry level packages of less than $100 to get you
started. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Is there something like this happening in the
future for Delphi? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Cheers Wallace</FONT></DIV>
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