Free Delphi 10.1 Berlin Starter Edition

[hnb]

Hi,

finally we have simple way to test new syntax to improve FPC quality / $MODE DELPHI without spending $ on Delphi

Probably limited time offer:

https://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi/starter/promotional-download

[Paulo França Lacerda]

Cool. Will it run forever or is just a 30-day trial?

[Handoko]

Thanks for the info. It sounds interesting, but too many limitations make it discouraging.

Lazarus now already has large user base, good community and many its own features. I personally think Lazarus should put more time in bug fixing, make it easier too use and improving the documention rather than be the shadow of Delphi.

[Handoko]

Cool. Will it run forever or is just a 30-day trial?

Not cool, if you see the limitations.

[hnb]

Cool. Will it run forever or is just a 30-day trial?

AFAIK it is not trial. In mail is stated:

(...bla bla bla...) online sessions (starting 05 September 2016) and claim your very own Delphi Starter license that you can keep after the course.

[JuhaManninen]

Thanks for the info. It sounds interesting, but too many limitations make it discouraging.

To me it looks encouraging. Delphi did't have a free version for a long time unlike Visual Studio and other competition did. This promotion and the possible lower Starter Edition prices promise good future for Delphi.
Clearly it is not a 30-day trial version. It will work forever but you (obviously) get no upgrade discount.
 "This offer does not include any upgrade subscription"

Lazarus now already has large user base, good community and many its own features. I personally think Lazarus should put more time in bug fixing, make it easier too use and improving the documention ...

Actually Lazarus does not put its time in anything. It is the volunteer people who decide to put their time in bug fixing and other improvements. Becoming such a volunteer is not restricted, anybody can become one if he wants.

... rather than be the shadow of Delphi.

Yes, it is a valid goal but we wish good luck for Delphi, too.

[derek.john.evans]

To me it looks encouraging. Delphi did't have a free version for a long time unlike Visual Studio and other competition did. This promotion and the possible lower Starter Edition prices promise good future for Delphi.

I totally agree. I remember in late the 90's when Delphi 1, 2 & 4/C++Builder/Kylix were being released on PC mags in Australia. If it wasn't for that, I would never have learn't  Delphi.

Im getting it just to make sure code is Delphi compatible.

[derek.john.evans]

Bugger. Doesn't work on XP

[tr_escape]

I tried on windows 7 in virtual box it is working but I didn't see 64 bits support.

I'll try at home with by my 64 bits windows but for home projects lazarus is primary development tool for me.



Thanks for starter edition free for usage embarcadero.


Ok I checked about 64Bits not supporting in Starter edition...

So here is lazarus forum long live lazarus!

[Handoko]

Bugger. Doesn't work on XP

Oh, that's sad. I just think to install it on my 10 years old WinXP centrino laptop.

Have anyone try it on Linux? Maybe using Wine?

[engkin]

Bugger. Doesn't work on XP

Thank you!

[bobihot]

Hi,
I can not run in Mint 17.3 Ch

See attachment

Bugger. Doesn't work on XP

Oh, that's sad. I just think to install it on my 10 years old WinXP centrino laptop.

Have anyone try it on Linux? Maybe using Wine?

[Handoko]

I can not run in Mint 17.3 Ch

Thank you bobihot for the information.

That's too bad. I found a good open source game engine written using Delphi, which has many great features that I want to study. I have tried to compile it using Lazarus trunk, but failed because it uses too much generics commands that FPC doesn't supported.

[balazsszekely]

@bobihot
Hi,
I can not run in Mint 17.3 Ch

Linux support for Delphi will be available at the end of 2016: http://community.embarcadero.com/article/news/16211-embarcadero-rad-studio-2016-product-approach-and-roadmap-2
I doubt will be ever available in delphi starter edition.

[Handoko]

Linux support for Delphi will be available at the end of 2016:

This is awesome.

As a hobbyist, I'm not willing to spend much money. Only the Pro edition or above seems good to me, but that's too pricey.
https://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi/product-editions

Can anyone tell me what does the "Commercial use license: Limited" mean? Please follow the link above.