This paper (migrating_delphi5.pdf) provides an overview and detailed description of migrating applications from Borland Delphi 5 for Windows to Kylix for Linux.
We first explain why it is an asset to be able to develop applications for both Windows and Linux (and
to easily migrate existing applications from Windows to Linux). Then we outline the shared architecture and technologies between the tools and projects, including the differences between VCL (visual component library) and CLX™ (component library for cross-platform development). This paper also
discusses topics developers should be mindful of, as well as best practices developers should keep in order to migrate code from Windows to Linux and to maintain single-source, cross-platform applications between these two platforms (something which has become much easier with Delphi 6)
