DB> As I stated, Delphi 97 is *STILL* in beta.  Thus, to get a copy to 
DB> work with, you must either be an author writing a book on Delphi 97 
DB> or you must be a registered D97 beta-tester.  You'd need to contact 
DB> Borland, either directly or through their website to get further 
DB> details on becoming a registered D97 beta-tester.  I cannot comment 
DB> further about what D97 is like, except to say that there is NO DOUBT 
DB> in *my* mind that the reason MS is pumping out 'Borland is 
DB> failing/beleaguered' rumors is because MS *HAS* a beta copy of D97 
DB> and MS is running scared!!!  D97 blows VB5 out of the water!  VB5 
DB> will be *NO* competition for D97!
Adding my 2 cents...My sentiments exactly. I think MS got caught with their 
pants down with Delphi one has had the same thing happen with each release. 
I'd say that D97 caught them with their pants off! 
Steve
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