TU> I have used several of the "21 Day" books from Sam's.  They have all
TU> been pretty good, but this is above average.  I had been kicking 
Thanks for the compliment. 
TU> aroundthe idea of trying Delphi for some time.  I waited some, 
TU> because Ididn't want to buy 1.0, and then have 2.0 come right out, 
TU> and get stuck
TU> paying almost as much again.  I was seriously debating whether to go 
TU> forthe Desktop version (less up front investment, but lacking the VCL
TU> source, and some highly useful OCXs) or the Developer version (an 
TU> extra$100 for a product I might not really like).  The matter was 
TU> settledwhen my local Software, Etc. had the Desktop version at a 
TU> really goodprice.  I plan to check with Borland about gettting at 
TU> least some of the
TU> extra stuff (I have heard they offer it separately) or will simply 
TU> buythe full version (hopefully getting the $50 rebate) when I can.  I 
TU> havebeen REALLY impressed with it.  I think I may finally enjoy 
TU> Windowsprogramming. 
Yes, I agree, Delphi certainly makes Windows programing fun and productive. I 
really like being able to generate stand alone EXEs unlike other 
environments. Delphi exe's do run fast too. Great products. 
Steve
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