Re: Bde why install?

From: Fons (---)
Date: 10/03/04 

Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 19:01:37 +0100

I hate the BDE but when I try to download it:

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Thanks,
Fons.

"Johan Smit" <smitjsno@spamlantic.net> schreef in bericht
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> Hi,
> Every so often, there is discussion about how to install the bde.
> It appears many are dissatisfied with the bde, because of this
> installation problem.
> The latest was an article in the About Delphi newsletter, even with
> dire warnings about using only certain installers to install the bde.
> I don't understand this.
> Some years ago, I came across Bde32.pas, Bde32.zip from
> http://www.kestrelsoftware.co.uk, and have been using it ever since.
> It is a small freeware component, which bypasses any installation of
> the Bde, and works without any problem at all. It was originally
> written for Delphi3, but works as well with Delphi5.
> All you have to do is include the initialisation of Bde32 at the start
> of your program, and include the necessary Bde dll's in a subdirectory
> of your app. The Bde32 adds one registry entry if the BDE is not
> installed, and there is no problem.
> The Bde (version 5.11 if I recall) is stable, included in Delphi, and
> with a Paradox database does all I need at this stage. There may be
> better databases, but there is no installation problem.
> Comments please?
> Regards
> Johan Smit
>

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