Hi,
1 - I've never used DiV so I can't comment, but there is a lot of source code around these forums - take a look at some and compare it to DiV to find out for yourself. This is a kinda subjective question anyway.
2 - They publish in the UK/Ireland, yes. But don't produce it.
3 - Considering what you get it's very affordable.
4 - Depends which country you are in.
5 - You're looking at one
There are others too (RealGameTools, etc)
6 - Debatable, I'd have to say it's a good syntax reference but not a good training/learning aid. But we're addressing that with tutorials, etc.
7 - Speed, options, flexability, the fact DBPro is being updated, etc.
8 - Depending on how you phrase your questions - yes.
Cheers,
Rich
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