[lazarus] Delphi/TSE, Lazarus/X

[Michael Van Canneyt]

On Thu, 22 Jul 1999, Chris G. Royle wrote:

> > Why not stick to Interbase ? FPC supports it.
> 
> The 'free' Linux version of Interbase is only version 4.0 or 4.2, while the
> commercial version is almost six. I currently have 4 running, and it works
> HOWEVER reading the licensing, it would appear that one is only allowed to
> run this on Red Hat 5.2. I don't have a problem with paying for software -
> just the high prices charged. I am currently developing in South Africa,
> where a 25 user Interbase licence would cost the equivalent of an
> individual's annual salary.
> 
> MSql was another option, but they have recently changed their licensing -
> $250 per user for commercial software. (I have this via word of mouth, so
> stand to be corrected).
> 
> PostGreSql has more documentation, language features, and is free (as far as
> I know). I have yet to test it sufficiently, but the specs look good.
> Currently once accesses the server with Delphi via ODBC.
> 
> So - the easiest way to build db support into Lazarus would be to port the
> Free Interbase Components, and provide initial functionality for Interbase.
> I suspect that the code would port relatively easily to PostGreSql.

Postgrsql is MUCH simpler than interbase in it's handling.
I will start the DB support in MySQL; since it is simple and I am running it;
(though I run interbase as well)

> 
> Personally, I like the layer that the BDE provides, as it allows one to
> easily change types of server / server via an alias - no need to change
> components. I wonder how this could be handled....

I have this covered, I think :-)

> 
> As an afterthought, I would not miss TTable / dbase / paradox support.

Of course; dbase should be easy, I think there are enough free TP sources
that provide access to dbase files.

Michael.