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If you're using Kylix 3, like I am, then you'll be happy to know that the “Unofficial VisualCLX patches 3.3” has been published 2-3 days back.
More information about what has been patched can be read here.
The homepage for Unofficial VisualCLX patches is here.
This article discusses the new Delphi 8 property access specifiers.