Re: NewEra vs VB/Delphi

Billy Wheeler wrote: > Yes. The first and foremost thing I want to say is don't listen to > the idiots on this newsgroup. Hm. I suppose that includes me! :-) > It would be better said: "You get what you paid for." > Most of the people here will slag off NewEra because they have not > learned to use it properly. They have tried to use it like VB and > it's not particularly good in that role. Each of the products > mentioned in your post has a particular niche (or canyon!) to fill, > NewEra is best suited to the following environments: > No, I *slag* off New Era because it is a poorly written language and doesn't perform as well as stated. (Hint. Each instance of a window is a subclass not just an instantiation of a class.) Also, look at the cost of deployment, as well as the cost of development. Consider what type of application you are building. Could it exist as a java enhanced web page? If so, then you can greatly reduce your application development costs by using a tool which utilizes Java class libraries and some form of a netscape compliant web browser. (Hint Apache as a server and some form of middle ware aka WebObjects, CGI-Bin scripts, Java, etc ... > In conclusion, take a look at NewEra if one or more of the above > environments match your requirements, but be prepared for a fairly > hefty learning curve. > Definately look at New Era. If you want an entire Informix solution, then its there for you. However look beyond the Delphi/ODBC client server tools. It all depends on what you want to do. Just my $.05 worth. -Mikey -- #include <std_disclaimer.h> /* Mike Segel (MS385) */ #include <No_Spam.h> #ifdef OFFENDED_BY_CONTENT The author takes no responsibility for this post. Any resemblence to a coherent rational thought is purely coincidence. -The Management. #endif ***************************** Due to AGIS's Refusal to Act Responsibly We are blocking all of their domains at the packet level. This block will exist until AGIS modifies their policies to conform to existing RFCs and net community standards. We encourage all ISPs and domain holders to do the same. *****************************