Where can I find a "Turbo" or "Lite" version of Delphi?

This with this should be close enough. It speaks the language at least.


IMO the Delphi 7 Personal Download is the only available legal "non-expensive" version of Delphi. But is is really limited in its features.

It's really a shame that Embarcadero forces one to invest some USD 900+ even if one wouldn't need all the bells and whistles of the Pro version. Especially if products from the "other company" (the Express versions) are given away for free.

I am talking about the need for the discontinued Turbo product line (based on a stable foundation, i.e. D2010 and not D2006) for the hobby software developer to get him started. Maybe his is even willing to upgrade to a full featured version some day.

Chris