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Thanks for everything. :)

Alva

Lou Feliz <lfeliz@krmrisk.com> wrote in message
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> Alva,
>
> You may want to consider getting a tool like Dezign for Databases from
> http://www.datanamic.com or www.xcase.com. I have spent some time
> rethinking my applications since the shift form tables to C/S will
> require some changes in the way you structure an application.  You may
> want to start by creating a simple learning program to get used to
> working with SQL and working with transactions, Picklists, Master-Detail
> etc...  It will save you later frustrations.
>
> I am currently rewriting several Paradox apps written in Paradox 4.5 PAL
> (DOS Version) to Delphi and Open Source Interbase/Firebird using IBX
> components.  Jeff has done a fantastic job with IBX. I only hope that
> Firebird does not change the interfaces used by the client.  If you want
> to save yourself some time you an download the compiled Open Source
> version from http://mers.com. It is a daily build of the sources on
> Sourceforge.  Alternately, you can also use the Firebird version
> available at www.ibphoenix.com. It currently works fine with IBX and
> other Interbase Delphi components. There is no guarantee that Firebird
> will always be 100% Interbase interface compatible, though who knows
> what the future will hold.  I currently prefer using Firebird, but will
> eventually spend some time setting up a system to compile the OS version
> as well as run the TCS against it. Until then, I will rely mainly on
> Firebird unless I can convince a customer to pay for IB.
>
>  Lots of luck on your project.
>
> - Lou
>
> Alva Chew wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I am deciding to switch to Interbase for my database applications, after
> > some disastrous encounters with Paradox tables. I am opting for the Open
> > Source Edition because apparently my customers didn't believe in paying
more
> > money. However I am new to this and after looking at all the messages th
at
> > have been posted here, I am all the more confused.
> >
> > Basically I would like to know the following:
> > 1. After downloading IB 6.0 OS, do I have to compile it? How do I do
that?
> > 2. Can I use the IBX components available in D5 or do I have to download
> > from the Borland site?
> > 3. How to I convert my database applications from using Paradox tables
to
> > IB? Any changes to the coding?
> >
> > Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Seems like there are a lot of negativity over the IB 6.0 OS issue. But I
am
> > still sticking with Borland simply because I think it is still the best
in
> > making development tools around. Well, thats just my thoughts.
> >
> > Thanks and regards,
> > Alva Chew