SKU Cleanup for Old Versions of Delphi, C++Builder, Delphi Prism and RAD Studio

We’re working on a SKU cleanup project that will be taking effect by early January. This will involve discontinuing part numbers for older product versions which can now be purchased as part of the latest XE versions.

The latest versions Delphi XE, C++Builder XE, Delphi Prism XE and RAD Studio XE include access to older versions at no extra charge.

After the change, if you need a copy of Delphi 2010, you’ll just purchase the latest version (Delphi XE) which includes free access to older version licenses and downloads including version 2010.

Here’s a list of what will be changing:

Product Line	Versions that will no longer be sold separately	Buy this instead
Delphi	7, 2007, 2009, 2010	Delphi XE (includes access to all those older versions)
C++Builder	6, 2007, 2009, 2010	C++Builder XE (includes access to all those older versions)
Delphi and C++Builder Bundle	2009	RAD Studio XE (includes access to all the older versions above)
Delphi Prism	2009, 2010, 2011	Delphi Prism XE (serial number works with 2011, includes access to 2010)
RAD Studio	2007, 2009, 2010	RAD Studio XE (includes access to all the older versions above)

Note that XE “Academic” editions don’t include older version licenses so Academic older version licenses will still be available separately.

This change will mean the elimination of 922 SKUs which should make it significantly easier for people to find what they need when they’re making a purchase.