Found some Delphi-AJAX stuff! It seems there's at least 1 AJAX (beta) 
site alive on the Internet at this very moment, and there might be many 
more.
Link: http://ajax.marcocantu.com/doc/DelphiAndAjax.html

Marshall E. Fryman wrote:
> Robert -
>
> I think you have a US-centric view of the marketplace. Most of Europe 
> and Asia are standardizing on Linux platforms. Microsoft is definitely a 
> contender and is able to throw massive amounts of money around; however, 
> when entire governmental bodies (China, Germany, Italy, etc.) move to 
> Linux platforms, we would be seriously remiss in ignoring the trend. 
> Additionally, there is a reason that Microsoft is concerned about Google.
>
> The software-as-service model is going to become more prevalent in the 
> coming years, not less. Delphi seriously needs an Ajax capability that 
> doesn't tie into a very expensive and proprietary hosting model (read 
> .NET.) While I personally find software that is only available via the 
> Web annoying, I have to admit to being impressed with Yahoo's Mail beta 
> and Google Docs and Spreadsheets. At times, I even forget that they are 
> web-centric. With this type of functionality, the average (non-game 
> playing for now) user could buy a Web only system (using a Transmeta 
> chip or similar) that is able to send and receive e-mail, write their 
> documents and browse the web. Is every app available? Not yet - but none 
> of the ones that are available are written in Delphi (unless it's .NET).
>
> m
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