Re: Unicode support in Dexter?

Max wrote:
Thus, .Net is bad.

Huh? I guess Win32 is bad too, let's go back to using interrupts to interface with the OS! It's all just a matter of getting used to the benefits and tradeoffs of a new platform, that's all.

> Why an additional layer on top of the WinAPI?

What additional layer- the IL code gets compiled into machine code (prior to execution of the app) that gets executed by the CPU. The only real difference is that we've moved the compiler from design time to runtime. That machine code makes Win32 calls. When it uses the .NET framework stuff it is equivalent to using the VCL. Are you saying we should develop Delphi apps but get rid of the VCL layer in between?

I guess the "layer" you're referring to is the memory handling (i.e. garbage collection). There is good and bad that comes with the garbage collection process, but essentially it is a matter of getting used to how it impacts your app.

Native code rules the world! Have you ever seen an application written in .Net (e.g. Word, OpenOffice, AutoCAD, Firefox)?

If you used this argument you wouldn't really be using Delphi- Delphi isn't used to develop any of these apps. Does that mean that Delphi isn't a good tool to use to develop Win32 or .NET apps- no way!!

Cheers,
Kevin.
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