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Borland Delphi for Windows Quick Info Guide
RADical performance Windows development
Delphi is the only Windows development tool to combine the
Rapid Application Development (RAD) benefits of visual
component-based design, with the power of an optimizing
native code compiler and scalable database access.
Delphi represents the next generation in:
- Performance--with the world's fastest compiler
- Rapid Application Development--via visual Two-Way-Tools
- Component Reuse--a true object-oriented
environment Scalable Database Access--the fast track to
client/server
The fastest way to the fastest applications
Delphi is the next-generation Windows development tool,
combining the visual design environment with the unrivaled
performance of a world-class optimizing native code
compiler. Delphi includes the world's fastest compiler,
capable of compiling Windows applications at more than
350,000 lines per minute, resulting in executable files
(EXEs) that are robust and lightning-fast.
Delphi executables are also immediately deployable and
completely royalty-free, and no runtime interpreter Dynamic
Link Library (DLL) is required. Delphi applications
typically execute up to 10 to 20 times faster than
interpreted p-code.
Only Borland can offer this unique combination of integrated
tools including its award-winning report writer,
ReportSmith, the Borland Database Engine, and the Local
InterBase Server.
RAD, from prototype to production
Delphi accelerates Windows development by providing a
comprehensive suite of visual design and debugging tools
that move you seamlessly from prototyping to deployment of
finished applications. Delphi's Two-Way-Tools help you
optimize your programming time by switching effortlessly
between visual design and the underlying source code.
Reuse components to maximize productivity
Included with Delphi is the comprehensive Visual Component
Library (VCL), a collection of more than 75 standard Windows
objects such as dialogs, buttons, and list boxes, along with
a host of additional reusable objects including database
controls, notebook tabs, grids, multimedia controls, and
much more! Delphi's Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
is fully customizable. Custom reusable components, external
DLLs, and commercial VBXs can be rapidly added to Delphi's
Component Palette.
Delphi is a true object-oriented development tool, including
polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation. Delphi's
component-based architecture allows you to seamlessly
integrate DLLs, VBX controls, and OLE 2.0 servers into your
applications.
Smooth scaling to client/server
Delphi has been designed to provide an easy path to the
fast-growing market of client/server applications
development. Transparent local SQL development is possible
with Delphi, using the built-in Local InterBase Server,
which enables you to rapidly develop high-performance ANSI
SQL-92 compatible applications for standalone systems.
"Delphi is Visual Basic done right." --PC/Computing,
February 1995
Delphi Product Information:
Product
- Delphi for Windows CD-ROM only. Estimated street price
$350*
- Special Introductory Offer of $199.95 for first 90 days
(3/1/95-5/31/95).
- $50.00 rebate coupon inside for Pascal owners. 3.5" disks
available separately from Borland for $19.95 plus $5.00
shipping.
Contents
Delphi for Windows
Local InterBase Server
ReportSmith 2.5 PC version
Manuals:
Delphi User's Guide
Delphi Database Application Developer's Guide
Delphi Component Writer's Guide
Creating Reports
InterBase User's Guide
Target Audience
Programmers, VARs, Pascal developers, C++ developers, Visual
Basic Pro developers, PowerBuilder developers, Paradox and
dBASE developers.
Delphi Accessories:
Turbo Assembler
$99.95
3.5" HD disks
Description:
Whether you're writing time-critical systems or speeding up
your Delphi applications, the Turbo Assembler ensures your
applications are as robust and efficient as possible.
Buyers:
Windows developers who want to build fast applications or
add fast code to existing applications. Programmers using
Microsoft Assembler who want a way to do faster, more
flexible assembly language programming.
Visual Solutions Pack
$99.95
3.5" HD disks
Description:
With the Visual Solutions Pack you can add spreadsheets,
databases, word processing, graphics, and more to your
Delphi applications with virtually no coding.
Buyers:
Windows developers using Delphi or any other development
tool that supports VBX format custom controls.
Paradox 5.0 for Windows
$495
CD-ROM or 3.5" HD disks
Special limited-time upgrade price of $129.95 for suite
owners of competing databases. $30 rebate for previous
Paradox owners.
Description:
With Paradox you get relational database power made easy.
DLLs and OLE 2.0 controls built with Delphi are completely
compatible with your Paradox applications.
Buyers:
Windows database developers who want to build fast,
efficient, database applications.
Borland Delphi support services
Fast Fax for Detailed Information: 1-800-408-0001
TechFax for Technical Information: 1-800-822-4269
Connections Developer Program: 1-800-353-2211
Free Install Support: (408) 461-9195
Credit Card Advisor Line: 1-800-330-3372
On-line Services
- On CompuServe, type GO BORLAND
- On BIX, type JOIN BORLAND
- On GEnie, type BORLAND
- Borland Download Bulletin Board Service: (408) 431-5096
- For other Assist Support Services: 1-800-523-7070
Attention Borland resellers
- For information on obtaining evaluation copy order forms:
1-800-408-0001
- To request collateral: (408) 431-1950
- For more information: (408) 461-9000
Minimum System Requirements
- Intel 386-based PC or higher
- Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, 100%-compatible version
- 6Mb of extended memory or higher
- CD-ROM drive (3.5" floppy dissks available separately)
- 30Mb hard disk space
Satisfaction guaranteed!
You can buy Delphi for Windows with complete assurance. If
for any reason you are not fully satisfied with your
purchase, you can return it to Borland within 90 days. No
questions asked!
*Scholar price available through authorized Borland
Educational resellers. Call 1-800-847-7797.
Copyright 1995 Borland International, Inc. All rights reserved.
All Borland product names are trademarks of Borland
International, Inc. Corporate Headquarters: 100 Borland Way,
Scotts Valley, CA 95066-3249, (408) 431-1000. Offices in:
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France,
Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latin America, Malaysia,
Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Taiwan, and United Kingdom.
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