Tim,

>Most people will want to use access as a front end and
>interbase as the back end.

Pardon me but what *people* are you talking about?

>Although Delphi is a very productive environment
>it's no match for access.

You had better qualify that before you get pounded into the dirt.

How is Delphi no match for Access?

Quite frankly I would change professions if you tried to force me to use a
tool like Access.

>What you give up in stability and speed you make
>up for in ease of use and RAD.

Stability moreso and speed in my book are non-negotiables. Why should we in
this industry ever act like stability is something to put in a balance. The
thought of this totally makes me nautious. Performance, ok, we can tinker
with that one a little if the usability gains are tremendous, but never
should someone put stability in the balance. Unheard of in my sector...

Pardon the rant...

Jason Wharton
CPS - Mesa AZ
http://www.ibobjects.com

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