Re: Upgrade from Turbo?


"Larry Maturo" <lmaturo@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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That fact that there isn't an upgrade path makes
perfect sense, since it's unlikely that a hobbyist is going to go
pro.

I disagree 100%. I was programming for fun (and still am!) before it became
my job. Remember that 'hobbyists' include students, currently unemployed,
people thinking of a career change, anybody who can't currently afford the
BDS etc. etc.

--
Chris Burrows
CFB Software
http://www.cfbsoftware.com/gpcp


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