This handbook shows how to actually use object technology theory with the latest releases of PowerBuilder, Optima++ and Borland Delphi. It provides developers with what they need to get their job done - the techniques and tools for programming object-oriented software for client/server systems - and backs up the technology with two in-depth examples of application development. Also covered are current topics, such as CORBA, NT, OLE, ActiveX and client/server software for the Internet. The CD-ROM includes: PowerBuilder, Optima++ and Delphi class libararies that contain software for components for developing client/server software.