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Updated build of Boost for C++Builder 10.2 addressing a RTL linking issue

C++Builder supports Boost, a common and useful C++ library.  Through the GetIt package manager, you can install a build of v1.55 for our Clang compilers, or if you are using the classic compiler, an older version of Boost, v1.39. The version available on GetIt for 10.2 had an issue for non-header-only Boost libraries.  Most of Boost is available through headers, but some libraries, like system…
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Embarcadero Cool App for January: BeePOS

As more small and home businesses continue to enter the marketplace, point of sale (POS) technologies have become a critical part of modern economy. I’m excited to report that one of the real innovators in this market, BeePOS, is the winner of Embarcadero’s Cool App…
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Borland OWL to C++ Builder VCL

Every once in a while, I get a request to help migrate Borland OWL applications to C++ Builder VCL applications. Background The Object Windows Library (OWL) is a C++ object-oriented application framework designed to simplify desktop application development…
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RAD Studio 10.2.2 Tokyo February 2018 Patch Re-Released

Last week, Embarcadero released a patch for Tokyo 10.2.2, focused on Android and RTL improvements. What happened is that Windows would not always ask for execution with admin account (on systems with active User Account Control) and could end up copying the replacement files…
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New Book Pricing

Author: NickHodges Hey, folks, I have some good news — I’ve dropped the prices on my books all across the board. This post from a few months ago has been updated with the new pricing. A few things to note: I’m giving dollar prices here, but the prices have also been…