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Delphi 1.0 for Windows Quick Info Guide


	Delphi is the only Windows development tool to combine the Rapid Application Development (RAD) benefits of visual component-based design, with the power of an optimizing native code compiler and scalable database access.
	
	The fastest way to the fastest applications
	Delphi is the next-generation Windows development tool, combining the visual design environment with the unrivaled performance of a world-class optimizing native code compiler. Delphi includes the world's fastest compiler, capable of compiling Windows applications at more than 350,000 lines per minute, resulting in executable files (EXEs) that are robust and lightning-fast.
	Delphi executables are also immediately deployable and completely royalty-free, and no runtime interpreter Dynamic Link Library (DLL) is required. Delphi applications typically execute up to 10 to 20 times faster than interpreted p-code.
	Only Borland can offer this unique combination of integrated tools includ- ing its award-winning report writer, ReportSmith®, the Borland Database Engine, and the Local InterBase® Server.
	
	RAD, from prototype to production
	Delphi accelerates Windows development by providing a comprehensive suite of visual design and debugging tools that move you seamlessly from prototyping to deployment of finished applications. Delphi's Two-Way-Tools help you optimize your programming time by switching effortlessly between visual design and the underlying source code.
	
	Reuse components to maximize productivity
	Included with Delphi is the comprehensive Visual Component Library (VCL), a collection of more than 75 standard Windows objects such as dialogs, buttons, and list boxes, along with a host of additional reusable objects including database controls, notebook tabs, grids, multimedia controls, and much more! Delphi's Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is fully customizable. Custom reusable components, external DLLs, and commercial VBXs can be rapidly added to Delphi's Component Palette.
	Delphi is a true object-oriented development tool, including polymorphism, inheritance, and encapsulation. Delphi's component-based architecture allows you to seamlessly integrate DLLs, VBX controls, and OLE 2.0 servers into your applications.
	
	Smooth scaling to client/server
	Delphi has been designed to provide an easy path to the fast-growing market of client/server applications development. Transparent local SQL development is possible with Delphi, using the built-in Local InterBase® Server, which enables you to rapidly develop high-performance ANSI SQL-92 compatible applications for standalone systems.
	"Delphi is Visual Basic done right." --PC/Computing, Februrary 1995
	
	Delphi Product Information
	Delphi for Windows CD-ROM only
	Estimated street price $350*
	Special Introductory Offer of $199.95 for first 90 days (3/1/95-5/31/95). $50.00 rebate coupon inside for Pascal owners.
	3.5" disks available separately from Borland for $19.95 plus $5.00 shipping.
	Contents
	Delphi for Windows Local InterBase Server ReportSmith® 2.5 PC version Manuals:
	Delphi User's Guide
	Delphi Database Application Developer's Guide
	Delphi Component Writer's Guide
	Creating Reports
	InterBase User's Guide
	Target Audience
	Programmers, VARs, Pascal developers, C++ developers, Visual Basic Pro developers, PowerBuilder developers, Paradox® and dBASE® developers.
	
	Delphi Accessories
	Turbo Assembler
	$99.95
	3.5" HD disks
	Description:
	Whether you're writing time-critical systems or speeding up your Delphi applications, the Turbo Assembler® ensures your applications are as robust and efficient as possible.
	Buyers:
	Windows developers who want to build fast applications or add fast code to existing applications. Programmers using Microsoft Assembler who want a way to do faster, more flexible assembly language programming.
	Visual Solutions Pack
	$99.95
	3.5" HD disks
	Description:
	With the Visual Solutions Pack you can add spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, and more to your Delphi applications with virtually no coding.
	Buyers:
	Windows developers using Delphi or any other development tool that supports VBX format custom controls.
	Paradox 5.0 for Windows
	$495
	CD-ROM or 3.5" HD disks
	Special limited-time upgrade price of $129.95 for suite owners of competing databases. $30 rebate for previous Paradox owners.
	Description:
	With Paradox you get relational database power made easy. DLLs and OLE 2.0 controls built with Delphi are completely compatible with your Paradox applications.
	Buyers:
	Windows database developers who want to build fast, efficient, database applications.
	
	Minimum System Requirements
	Intel 386-based PC or higher
	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, 100%-compatible version
	6Mb of extended memory or higher
	CD-ROM drive (3.5" floppy disks available separately)
	30Mb hard disk space