Re: Delphi 2.0 vs. Powerbuilder 5.0

Systems Analyst wrote:
>
> mark-esp_at_tir.com (Mark Bolen) wrote:
> >
> > The only problem with Delphi is that it is owned by Borland. Couple
> > this with the fact that my customers are technically stupid and
> > politically correct, results in my apps ending up in VB. Yuk!
> >
>
> The problem is that Microsoft is the most successful dishonest marketing
> company on the planet. Has anyone read their commentary on Netscape Navigator
> or Borland Delphi? They claim that these products are proprietary unlike their
> Internet Server or Visual Basic which are "open systems solutions" because they
> use Active-X controls. HELLO!! PLANET EARTH!! Active-X is proprietary to Redmond
> operating systems.

Er... "politically correct"? What's the relevance of the Great PC Debate to a choice of software products?

(I would have snipped Mr Analyst's contribution, but it made me grin).

-- 
Phil Edwards                    phil_at_news400.com
Editor, NEWS/400.UK             +44 (0)161 929 0777