Borland Kylix 1.0 Desktop Developer Edition

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Summary: Wow -- I didn't know this was possilble
Review: Borland has done it this time. This is the only mature Linux development platform I have seen. The level of functionality is amazing for a first version, and the database connectivity is well thought out and very quick. This product may be able to revolutionize the Linux world -- allowing developers to quickly produce mature Linux based programs. I am working on a corporate project now, and with this development tool available I am seriously considering the deployment of Linux based client machines into the back-office -- thereby significantly reducing overall hardware, software, and maintenance costs.

I converted some old Delphi programs with relatively little trouble; although they were simple and I am sure more complicated programs would take some work. The lack of integrated connectivity to EJB is disappointing, but I read on the Borland web site that it will be coming later this year. In the mean time there are some work arounds to get connected to my EJB services. It is well worth the pain since I can get fast client applications from Kylix, which I can't get from Java.

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Summary: Delphi for Linux
Review: Kylix truely brings RAD to the Linux world. Delphi developers will be right at home, as the IDE and components libraries are very similiar.