Unfortunately this has been hobbled for the Pro version and you are forced to upgrade to get that. This has left the Pro version unabled to be used by Pro's. A real downgrade in functionality.
Steve On Monday, 16 January 2012, Colin Johnsun <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Steve, > > I don't know if you mean the IBX or IBO components, but I do remember > reading that Firebird 2.5 is supported though dbExpress. > > http://edn.embarcadero.com/article/41570 (just search for 'Firebird') > > In which case, you should be able to access Firebird using the > dbExpress/ClientDataSet combo. > > Cheers, > Colin > > On 16 January 2012 11:38, Steve Peacocke <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi everyone, >> >> OK, reading the fine print it seems that XE Pro has taken away the ability >> to access Firebird as a part of it's abilities. Delphi 7 was better it >> seems. >> >> So, now that I have paid my hard earned for the Pro version, I want to be >> able to write programs in it (of course - I don't fork out $10 for a game, >> let alone over $700). >> >> The reason I was looking at FireBird was that it's a good client/server >> database and my customers could also use it as a local database without >> having to install the FireBird server - if they want to try out the program >> or use it solely on their own computer. If then they want to install it on >> their systems with the database on the server, they don't then have to fork >> out for a Server licence and user seat licences, just to run my little >> program. >> >> Getting 3rd party VCL components that will work for FireBird will cost more >> than Delphi itself. Does anyone have any suggestions that can result in the >> same thing? For example, I've been looking at SQLLite, DBISAM/ElevateDB, >> MySql and others, but not sure which will work with Delphi XE2 Pro, or the >> cost of the components. >> >> Suggestions anyone? >> >> Steve Peacocke >> Mobile: 0220 612-611 >> Linkedin Professional Profile >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list >> Post: [email protected] >> Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi >> Unsubscribe: send an email to [email protected] with >> Subject: unsubscribe > _______________________________________________ > NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list > Post: [email protected] > Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi > Unsubscribe: send an email to [email protected] with Subject: unsubscribe > -- Steve Peacocke Mobile: 0220 612-611 Linkedin Professional Profile<http://nz.linkedin.com/pub/steve-peacocke/1/a06/489>
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