Steve wrote:
> Is there any point in designing the LAN based version and then porting it to
> web based or is it a major shift?
Generally speaking, it is a major shift, not least in UI terms. You
can encapsulate DB functionality nicely, but UI options are much
more limited via a browser. Though you can always skip using a
browser if you want, and exchange XML instead between XML-
savvy apps at both ends <g>.
> The reason I ask this is that in order to set up a web based app we need to
> invest lots of money and upgrade to Delphi 6 Enterprise (I currently use
Why? OIC, you want to use the Web stuff built into Enterprise. You
don't need to.
> Also is there any point in looking at other packages that allow an app to be
> web based (apart from Delphi Enterprise) that is cheaper?
Sure you could. For example, we've been using WebHub from
http://www.href.com for about six years now, bypassing the total
rewrite of Delphi Enterprise's Web approach which happens about
every second Delphi release. WebHub for D4/D5 is available now,
D6 very soon I gather.
> As an aside - the reason they are asking for a NZ based company is the
> exchange rate. i.e. $120 an hour here is a lot better than $120 an hour over
> there... Maybe we're not charging enough :)
Do allow plenty of time for the Web stuff. No matter what enabling
technology you use, there's more to it than meets the eye...
'best.
cheers,
peter
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