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In article <DLvxyq.62w@news.hawaii.edu>, chungh@Hawaii.Edu (Chung Hong)
writes:

>Subject:	Re: "SHOULD I DUMP VISUAL BASIC?"
>From:	chungh@Hawaii.Edu (Chung Hong)
>Date:	Sun, 28 Jan 1996 09:49:37 GMT
>
>: Microsoft has stated that VB will include a compiler.  I hope for their
>sake 
>: they make it soon.
>
>So what?  VB will still be a messed up mutated language with severe
limits
>and incredibly frustrating to use, especially when compared with the
other
>development tools out there like Delphi.  If you've used VB and Delphi
both,
>you'd realize that VB has much deeper problems than what including a new

I am glad you and your Delphi product are so right for each other.

There are 3 points of interest.
1) VB supports 32 bit NOW.  I have Delphi and you are right it is great. 
I can drive sh*t out of VB and that has a GIANT impact on my productivity.

2) I note your EDU address.  Allow me to point out that in the real world,
demand drives the market.  Most of the market has heard about VB for years
and is comfortable with projects in it.  Most of the people I deal with
have not heard of Delphi.

I'd love it if someone would underwrite a project where I could learn
Delphi, PB or enhance my C++ skills.  That is not how it works outside
acedaemia.  You have to produce; you are expected to be competant, if not
expert, in your field when you walk in the door.

3) Finally, consultants are VERY down on Delphi.  Many recognize it's
inherent virtues.  However, in the BIG picture it is produced by the same
company that had a great product in TB and abandoned it,the same company
tha was on the verge of folding what?  13, 14 months ago?   These things
matter in the real world, and ARE a consideration.

Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful comments.