Chris,

> I am relatively new to both IB & IBO, but after having read all the
> posts to this thread, I have to throw in my two cents.
>
> From my view point, IB going open source is probably the best thing
> that could have happened to IBO. Prior to IB going open source, I
> really did not pay much attention to it. Although it seamed like a
> nice product, I never felt it would compete with Oracle or SQL
> Server. Now that it is open source, I would image several shops are
> now seriously considering it as a base platform.
>
> As with most Delphi components, third party vendors typically have
> something better to offer. This is obviously the case with IBO and as
> InterBase becomes more widely used, it's only natural that developers
> will be seeking better tools. After deciding on InterBase as a base
> platform, the very first thing I did was to seek out better tools and
> had no trouble finding IBO.

Cool!

> If IBO sales are not already going up considerably, I would imagine
> they will in the near future.

They have improved. I am in a position to start hiring help and being more
comfortable purchasing advertising agreements, etc.

> From what I have seen, IBO has an unblemished reputation and damn
> near everyone in the IB community is using it.

Thanks for the comments!

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