Re: Am I paying for the same components in Delphi 2005 that I paid for in Delphi 1 and 2?

From: Allen Bauer (abauer_at_spicedham.borland.com)
Date: 10/23/04 

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2004 13:52:33 -0700

>> I disagree that Win32 only ought to be cheaper.
>
> Yes, it ought to be cheaper.

How is this different than auto manufacturers including more standard
features in the new model without increasing the price? (yes I *have*
actually seen some auto manufacturers actually do that ;-). In fact, many
times they *charge* you to remove a feature. Just like when they added
air-bags as standard equipment. You don't actually *use* them everyday (I
don't know maybe you do ;-).., but you are sure grateful that they're there
when the need does arise. Think of this this way... the "features" you
don't feel you need are just the added "air-bags".. until your boss comes
and says we need to get a tool to do some .NET development.. you simply say,
already got it ;-). 

-- 
Allen Bauer
Delphi/C#Builder Principal Architect
Borland Software Corporation.
http://blogs.borland.com/abauer