Delphi 2006 - How about a Multilingual DVD Release?

Just some random thought:
I think it would be a good idea to release Delphi 2006 (Whatever it will
be called) on DVD in all Languages - at least in Europe.

Basically, in the year 2005, you can assume a DVD drive. Honestly, they
sell for $20 and less. In Europe, a DVD Drive is very common.
I know that, in the USA, companies like Hewlett Packard are still
selling Computers with CD-ROM Drives and 256 MB RAM (-64 MB Shared VGA).
But honestly - these pesky machines are not the target. (Delphi 2006
Personal is out of discussion here). And in larger companies, the
software will be copied to the network anyway.
So a DVD Release would be perfectly ok.

Then, about the Multilanguage part.
I think you should include German, French and English Versions.
If I am correct, Delphi 2005 does not come with printed documentation
anymore (My Professional Update did not have any, but I am not sure if
my ex-Boss took it). So there is no additional cost for the manual.
On the other hand, it would help Developers as we wouldn't need to
"disassemble" the consts.dcu that come with the trial version in order
to get some localized strings.
Furthermore, we could choose which one to take. No Update yet for the
French Version? Ok, take the english one. Problems understanding
something in the english version? Ok, we got the german Help Files.

So, I think: If you make German and French translations, you should
include them on the european Delphi 2006 DVD.

I know the argument "Translation costs money. If you buy the french
Delphi, part of the money goes to Borland France. If you buy the english
one, no money for Borland France/Germany". True. But not our problem -
solve that internally.
I see the possible Delay - the english version is most likely RTM
earlier than the translated. Well, sell the "US Version" then until the
"European Multilanguage Version" is ready. If someone really really
wants the new Delphi ASAP - he can get it.
If someone has use for the translated Versions - he would need to wait
anyway.

Comments? Thoughs?
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