Before 2009, Delphi used "AnsiStrings," which struggled with non-English characters.

An updated architecture for building multi-tier database applications. The Role of the Serial Number and Registration

: Serial numbers were historically provided via electronic software delivery (ESD) emails or printed on the original CD/DVD packaging. Embarcadero Licensing & Registration Customer Support Center - Embarcadero

Replaced the previous "Delphi for .NET." It utilized a .NET-based managed-code solution (based on the RemObjects Oxygene compiler) aimed at Windows, Mac, and Linux via the Mono platform.