Richard,
I know that this is going to sound mean,
but I have no idea how to sugar-coat it.
I use Interbase lots. Interbase is a
Borland product. Interbase doesn't like transactions that live for a
long time. All the TeamB members suggest that I use Client
Datasets.
Client Datasets don't work with Interbase
tables that use generators (int64 field type).
ergo Delphi doesn't work properly with
Interbase.
I thought this was OK with D5 since that
used Microsoft's understanding of variants, but now I find that D6 and D7
(which both use a different form of variant handling) also cannot use Client
Datasets correctly, Borland components cannot use separate transactions for
read and update, so effectively, Borland is selling a non-workable
solution.
Can D8 do any better? I can bring a
notebook along, and try it out, but I don't want to be a wet blanket if it
doesn't work.
So, I would love to be part of a bug
finding mission, but finding the same old bugs would be a little
boring.
I know that you have had run-ins with my
Boss (he is a philistine) and with me (I am a smartass) but I am still an
ardent Borland supporter. Can you give any hint of whether or not this
fundamental failure where Borland Delphi apps are not able to communicate
sensibly with Borland Interbase databases has been addressed?
Will buy D8 and D9 and D10 'coz I believe
in Borland ( and I dream in Pascal).
Will sell Interbase licenses galore as
long as they are priced right.
Trevor
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 6:41
PM
Subject: [DUG] Delphi 8
Bug-Find-A-Thon
Hi there
everyone,
This weekend (I
know it is late notice) we will be having a bug-find-a-thon. Delphi 8 is
very nearly ready, but there are a few (around 18 actually) scenarios that
the RAD business unit are really keen to make sure people test. So what do I
want from you? If you plan to be in Auckland on Saturday the 12th (that is
this Saturday) then I would really like you to come along, bring your PC (we
have a few monitors but bringing a monitor would also be a good idea) and
help us test Delphi 8!!!
So the
details:
Where: Level 4,
187 Queen St, Auckland. You may need to ring me or text me to come down and
get you - I will try and ensure that a few people have card access to the
building. My cellphone is 021467747.
When: Saturday
12th - 10am - 4pm - it may go later if we are on a roll
What do you
need: A PC - having the .NET 1.1 framework already installed and one of the
supported databases is good (MS SQL Server, DB2, InterBase, etc) If you want
to do pair programming that is cool as well, bring a friend and sit
together.
What will be
provided: Food, juice, water and soft drinks. We'll try and cater for
everyone (its coming out of my pocket though, so don't expect anything too
expensive!)
What else: You
will need to sign an non-disclosure form when you come through the door (if
you haven't already). If you have any Delphi applications that you want to
try and port over, any VCL or such things (remember, no WM_ or assembly code
allowed) bring them along as well. The RAD Asia/Pacific rep has said he will
try and come up with something special for the testers.
I need at
least FIVE people, I would LOVE 25. Please RSVP as soon as you
can - AND PASS IT ALONG TO YOUR
FRIENDS!
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