Re: D2005 versus D2006

Hi Bruce

> I'm quite happy with the performance and stability. Even more so after
> the latest patch. I've also gotten used to some of the new
> productivity features to the point where it's painful to go back to
> Delphi 7. :)

Can you give us a few examples?

> > Which new features would you like to see in D2006?
>
> - I'd like to see the stock VCL controls get a facelift. They're
> beginning to show their age.

Yes. Is it possible to build commercial quality applications using only
standard VCL?

> - The same level of Together support that we see in JBuilder.

In which respects are D2005 Together behind? (I know nothing about Together)

> - New memory manager out of the box. I'm doing more multi-threaded
> projects. Especially when I use Indy servers.
> - More Fastcode functions :)

Oh yes ;-)

> > Which bugs in D2005 would you like to see D2006 fix?
>
> - I don't have any show stoppers, but I'd like to see Borland steadily
> clean up their existing bug list.

Definately.

> - I'll have to agree with Atle about more speed and stability in the
> IDE. Even if I'm not having big problems, at least some people are
> having a tough time.
>
>
> > Any news on what will be in DeXter?
>
> Dr Bob has some details on his DeXter page:
> http://www.drbob42.com/dexter/home.htm
>
> I don't think .Net 2.0 will be supported in DeXter. Microsoft just
> announced that 2.0 will be out in November. I suspect DeXter will be
> out before then and I'd be really surprised if Borland ships support
> for a framework that's still in beta.

With one Delphi a year isn't this a bit early? What about using a few months
on bug fixes and :net 2.0 and then release D2006 in 2006?

Will we have to wait another year for .Net 2.0 support then?

Regards
Dennis


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