Re: Delphi 2006 Student Edition #95! ($165)

> > But Delphi academic is just a learning tool. You cannot do commercial
> > work with it. I'm not sure if you're even allowed to distribute your
> > apps.
> >
> > MS VS.NET on the other hand has no such restrictions.
>
> You should put that in your signature.

Hah.

Borland should just change their policy on this licencing.

Seriously, what student would choose Delphi?

Lauchlan M


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