1) use the source of D4 pro
   pros: borland compatible
   cons: must have D4/D5 pro and modified source cant be shared
   i don't find how to rebuild the database components
   in the palette.  seem that somes sources are not
   given by borland.
   where is the unit with the register procedures?

2) install freeclx with D6 PE
   pros: source available on sourceforge
   cons: freeclx is not vcl
   install dont work because i have a french windows
   i corrected the decimal point problem but still not work.
   files on sourceforge are not updated and bug report was
   deleted/ignored.

: 1) use the source of D4 pro

: 2) install freeclx with D6 PE

I'd be very surprised if you have success with either of
those two ways.  However, there are third-party tools
that do not descend from TDataset, and some of them are
freeware.  I've posted a message with links to about
six of them on the message forums at http://delphi.about.com/
and http://www.prestwood.com/ubb