Delphi 7 doesn't require activation. Every version since gives you 30 days use before requiring activation. On 03/12/2010 11:17 AM, "Jolyon Smith" <jsm...@deltics.co.nz> wrote: >> so long as Delphi keeps working for 30 days without registration! > > I'm pretty sure it hasn't allowed unregistered/unactivated use for some > versions now. > > Delphi 6 was the last time you didn't have to get permission to use > something you legitimately own in order to use it. > > Delphi 7 reportedly allowed you to freely enjoy your purchase, and I > remember using my own D7 in that state at one time, but subsequently/more > recently it didn't seem possible (either my memory was playing tricks on me, > and other people, or they changed something in an update maybe). > > iirc with Delphi 2010, at least and possibly earlier versions, if you do not > activate you get dumped straight back out... no grace period. > > _______________________________________________ > NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list > Post: delphi@delphi.org.nz > Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi > Unsubscribe: send an email to delphi-requ...@delphi.org.nz with Subject: unsubscribe
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