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Embarcadero sells modern Delphi compilers; win32 development doesn't need to suck:

http://www.embarcadero.com/products/delphi

I still use Borland C++ Builder, Delphi's little brother, on a daily basis.

Both Delphi and C++Builder are powered by VCL under the hood. VCL = Visual Components Library, a very orthogonal application+userinteface kit. Microsoft has tried to imitate it with .Net, both foundations feel the same. But the VCL is less bloated.

Until Embarcadero release a 64-bit compiler for Delphi they will not attract any new developers.

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