>> have to learn yet another language to use it Many of us graybeards already know Pascal though. Some even used Delphi and C++ Builder in their heyday, and re

>> have to learn yet another language to use it Many of us graybeards already know Pascal though. Some even used Delphi and C++ Builder in their heyday, and remember it fondly. It was basically the only sane alternative to VB, with better productivity (instantaneous compilation, even on hardware from 20 years ago!) and a real programming language behind it.