>
> 1. Convert to .NET, and stop using Delphi/C++ Builder
> 2. Wait for Delphi/C++ Builder 64-bit, and in the interim do a whole
> mess of work to allow the system to operate as a kludge on 64-bit
> systems using a loadable driver that does not have all of the features
> we need, as the 64-bit library routines would allow.
>
Can't you adopt FPC 64Bit for this?
I don't have any details about your software and how it works but just
my idea! Can't you develop a 64Bit DLL using FPC what will work as
in-between between your application and the 64Bit drivers. Of course you
will have to decided on how to handle data transfer between these two.
> There's major work needed no matter which fork is taken, as you can see
> above.
>
> So, even if we elect to wait for Embarcadero, there is significant work
> needed in the interim on the Delphi/C++ Builder side of things. That
> changes the calculus of the decision dramatically.
>
I think my Idea may help you from froking heavily. Do give it a thought
sincerely.
HTH