Re: New Era, VB, Delphi, PB

subuc@lmis.jcdc.doleta.gov wrote: > > We are looking for a GUI tool to develop a V-Large project. > Our backend is Informix 7.2 on AIX 4.3. > > What are the pros and cons of using PB. > VS New Era Vs VB Vs Delphi? > > PLease be specific and describe or list all the problems you have faced > while using any of these tools in conjunction with Informix. > > If somebody has already collected Information please lead us there! > > Thanks in advance Having programmed in both NewEra and Delphi I must say that I think Delphi is by far and away the superior product, and unless you need portability to X-Windows, there is little to recommend it. I think you will also find Delphi programs easier to get than New Era. I can't really comment on the other two except to say that I loathe VB because it is not (remotely) Object Oriented, and I question the ability to use it in a large project, but plenty of people seem to. Just my $AU0.03 worth. Oliver Townshend