Kylix version, when?

rbuser

Do you have plans for kylix version.

digitalmetaphors

Sorry, no plans at this time. We are currently working on our Server
Edition for Delphi.


Cheers,

Jim Bennett
Digital Metaphors

rbuser

Ok, but am i waiting for nothing or not? I mean, can it be done or is the
code too hard (too much inside windows) to port for kylix?

digitalmetaphors

Though we see great potential in the Linux theater, we must make our
decisions based on business realities. Therefore, we currently have no plans
to develop a Kylix version. We will certainly make an announcement if this
situation changes.


Cheers,

Jim Bennett
Digital Metaphors

rbuser

I understand it's tough to justify porting the whole product to Linux, but
what about a set of non-visual server side components for Kylix?

I am thinking of a case where the visual end of report design would still in
Windows, but a RP engine could be deployed in the middle tier of an n-tier
app, or in a cgi/dso under Linux. That would definitely be a value add for
me.


John M. Vereuck

rbuser

Yes, I agree that(business realities). We have no current blans neither, but
most likely 2003 we must really consider linux platforms on our business
that is pos(receipts), becouse it's freenes is very atractive to our
customers. I don't think that linux will come to desktops in couple of years
but in these special solutions like pos you could use it allready.

Remember that desktop solutions are not only one's that printout.

rbuser

Good idea John. That would satisfy me too.

digitalmetaphors

Thankyou, for the suggestions.


Cheers,

Jim Bennett
Digital Metaphors