BorlandTalk.com Borland discussion newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Who could answer this one? Upgrade options for BDS2005 Ent t          BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> Delphi Upgrade View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Salim Nair Guest Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 5:24 am    Post subject: Who could answer this one? Upgrade options for BDS2005 Ent t Hi Everybody, I have been reading the postings about upgrade paths here and whatever article that mentions it at CodeGear. I have been in contact with the local reseller as well, but I still havent got a good answer to this question. First, let me explain my requirement. We have a large codebase that we are compiling simultaneously in win32 and .net using D2005. Now we need to upgrade to a version that supports both win32 and .net. Ofcourse we can go for D2006, but then we will miss out on D2007. So, we came up with the idea of upgrading to D2006 with a maintenance plan so that we will get D2007 when it comes out (as a whole). Alas, there seem to be a rule in Borland (or codegear) that does not allow one to use the maintenance agreement to get an upgrade to an already existing version. So if we get d2006 now with the maintenance option, we will only get D2008 (provided it comes out within an year, which is very very unlikely looking at the current state of things). So I started calling Borland, sending mails to Nick and some other dude in sales, without any response. It looks like things have only gone down at Codegear. Why is it so hard to give some information to developers about the expected dates of release of the software? I sure am not the only one who has to make plans for new release cycles and make technology decisions. But with this kind of response (or lack thereof) and really weird upgrade strategies, how is one supposed to make this decision? I have been a Delphi developer from D1, and always (atleast until D2005) recommended Delphi at par with VS offerings as viable options for new projects. But, from what I am seeing now, I will not be doing that anymore. May be in a few years Codegear will make me change my mind. I hope they will. In the meantime is there someone in the newsgroup with any useful information? salim nair Back to top Liz Guest Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 8:13 am    Post subject: Re: Who could answer this one? Upgrade options for BDS2005 E Salim Nair wrote: Quote: I have been a Delphi developer from D1, and always (atleast until D2005) recommended Delphi at par with VS offerings as viable options for new projects. But, from what I am seeing now, I will not be doing that anymore. May be in a few years Codegear will make me change my mind. I hope they will. In the meantime is there someone in the newsgroup with any useful information? codegear seem to have a harsh spam bucket, cant blame them myself, I get enough spam, I cant imagine how much people like Nick must get. try http://blogs.codegear.com/nickhodges/contact.aspx see if that results in the same -- Liz the Brit Delphi things I have released: http://www.xcalibur.co.uk/DelphiThings Back to top Nick Hodges (CodeGear) Guest Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 9:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Who could answer this one? Upgrade options for BDS2005 E Salim Nair wrote: Quote: So I started calling Borland, sending mails to Nick and some other dude in sales, without any response. I'm sorry you didn't get a response from me -- I have a couple of emails from you requesting to get on the Highlander field test, and I thought I replied. I'm sorry if you never heard from me. Quote: Why is it so hard to give some information to developers about the expected dates of release of the software? Well, sadly, it is very hard, given the current laws and accounting rules. We hate it, and are trying to find a way around it all, but as it stands right now, we can't publish a roadmap. If you want to send me another email, I can point you in the right direction of our sales folks who can probably get you what you want. -- Nick Hodges Delphi Product Manager - CodeGear http://blogs.codegear.com/nickhodges Back to top Salim Nair Guest Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 8:13 am    Post subject: Re: Who could answer this one? Upgrade options for BDS2005 E Sent. With some words of wisdom :-) "Nick Hodges (CodeGear)" <nick.hodges (AT) codegear (DOT) com> wrote in message news:464dda74$1 (AT) newsgroups (DOT) borland.com... Quote: Salim Nair wrote: So I started calling Borland, sending mails to Nick and some other dude in sales, without any response. I'm sorry you didn't get a response from me -- I have a couple of emails from you requesting to get on the Highlander field test, and I thought I replied. I'm sorry if you never heard from me. Why is it so hard to give some information to developers about the expected dates of release of the software? Well, sadly, it is very hard, given the current laws and accounting rules. We hate it, and are trying to find a way around it all, but as it stands right now, we can't publish a roadmap. If you want to send me another email, I can point you in the right direction of our sales folks who can probably get you what you want. -- Nick Hodges Delphi Product Manager - CodeGear http://blogs.codegear.com/nickhodges Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> Delphi Upgrade All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum C++ Builder Newsgroups----------------C++ BuilderC++ Builder (ActiveX)C++ Builder (Announcements)C++ Builder (Command Line Tools)C++ Builder DatabasesC++ Builder Databases (ADO)C++ Builder Databases (Desktop)C++ Builder Databases (InterBase Express)C++ Builder Databases (Multi-Tier)C++ Builder Databases (SQL Servers)C++ Builder (Graphics)C++ Builder (IDE)C++ Builder (Internet)C++ Builder (Internet Socket)C++ Builder (Internet Web)C++ Builder (Jobs)C++ Builder (Language)C++ Builder (Language C++)C++ Builder (Compatibility with MFC)C++ Builder (Native API)C++ Builder (Non-Technical)C++ Builder (Students)C++ Builder (Third Party Tools)C++ Builder (Upgrade)C++ Builder (VCL)C++ Builder (VCL Components Usage)C++ Builder (VCL Components Development)C++ Builder (VCL Usage)C++ Builder (WinAPI)C++ Builder Installation Delphi Newsgroups----------------Delphi (General)Delphi ActiveX Controls UsageDelphi ActiveX Controls DevelopmentDelphi As400Delphi DatabasesDelphi Databases (ADO)Delphi Databases (dbExpress)Delphi Databases (Desktop)Delphi Databases (InterBase Express)Delphi Databases (Multi-Tier)Delphi Databases (SQL Servers)Delphi DeploymentDelphi GraphicsDelphi IDEDelphi InternationalizationDelphi InternetDelphi Internet Isapi-WebBrokerDelphi Internet WebSnapDelphi Internet WinsockDelphi JobsDelphi Language BASMDelphi Language ObjectPascalDelphi Model Driven Architecture (General)Delphi Model Driven Architecture (Third Party)Delphi MultimediaDelphi Native APIDelphi Non-TechnicalDelphi ObjectPascalDelphi OLE AutomationDelphi OO designDelphi OpenToolsAPIDelphi Reporting-ChartingDelphi RTLDelphi StudentsDelphi TeamSourceDelphi Thirdparty ToolsDelphi Thirdparty Tools (General)Delphi Thirdparty Tools (IntraWeb)Delphi Thirdparty Tools (RaveReports)Delphi UpgradeDelphi VCLDelphi VCL ComponentsDelphi VCL Components UsingDelphi VCL Components WritingDelphi WebServices SOAPDelphi WinAPIDelphi XMLDelphi Installationcomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.misccomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.usagecomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.writingcomp.lang.pascal.delphi.databasescomp.lang.pascal.delphi.misccomp.sources.delphi JBuilder Newsgroups----------------JBuilderJBuilder AnnouncementsJBuilder Applet IssuesJBuilder As400JBuilder CompilerJBuilder CORBA/RMIJBuilder DatabasesJBuilder DB SwingJBuilder DebuggerJBuilder DeploymentJBuilder DocumentationJBuilder EnterpriseJBuilder HandheldJBuilder IDEJBuilder JavaJBuilder JavaAPIJBuilder Java LanguageJBuilder Java SwingJBuilder Java BeansJBuilder Java Beans UsageJBuilder Java Beans DevelopmentJBuilder JBCLJBuilder JDataStoreJBuilder JobsJBuilder LinuxJBuilder MacintoshJBuilder & MobileSetJBuilder MultiLingual AppsJBuilder Non-TechnicalJBuilder OpenToolsJBuilder Servlets (JSP)JBuilder StudentsJBuilder Team DevelopmentJBuilder Thirdparty ToolsJBuilder UpgradeJBuilder Installation InterBase Newsgroups----------------InterBaseInterBase Bug DiscussionInterBase GeneralInterBase IBConsoleInterBase OpenSourceInterBase ReplicationInterBase SQLInterBase ThirdpartyInterBase Installation Miscellaneous Borland Newsgroups----------------AppCenterAppServerEnteraVisiBroker  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.