Date : Mon, 07 May 1984 15:47:00 GMT
From : byard@Dca-Eur.ARPA
Subject: Turbo Pascal
Date: 7 May 1984 15:38:01 Z
Text: I received my copy of Turbo Pascal today. There has been a change
to the licensing agreement. A note enclosed with the package
states:
"If you want to market programs utilizing object code
generated with Turbo Pascal.[sic] There is no longer a
license charge, provided you return your signed license
agreement."
I got the software at the introductory price. I ordered it via
U.S. Snail from Germany on April 16th. There is no mention in the
actual licensing agreement, that I'm about to sign, of any retric-
tions on selling object code software.
Also, I got version 2.0. It comes with an addendum to the
reference manual dated April 84. So, I guess(?) this version is
new. Anyway, for CP/M 80 users, version 2.0 adds:
o An overlay system.
o Dynamic heap, a full implementation of the dispose procedure.
o Additional editor commands: scroll up, scroll down, to top of
screen, to bottom of screen, to beginning of block, to end of
block, block hide/display.
Additionally, for the IBM PC and clones: colors, graphics, win-
dows, and sound.
Good going Borland (and Jerry). I hope you make a bundle. Anyone
want to buy one reusable JRT disc real cheap?
Larry