Is there a newer form of the conventional Basic programming language that
programs and feels like Quick Basic V4.5 that is intended for direct use in
Windows Operating Systems that are based on Windows NT, like Windows XP? In
particular, I want to read and write to USB, Serial (RS-232) and parallel
(IEEE- 1284) ports through this improved version of conventional Basic. My
proficiency level with QB V4.5 is intermediate. I really don’t want to learn
Visual Basic or C language, as I am not interested in becoming a serious
programmer.

"PSRumbagh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is there a newer form of the conventional Basic programming language that
> programs and feels like Quick Basic V4.5 that is intended for direct use
> in
> Windows Operating Systems that are based on Windows NT, like Windows XP?
> In
> particular, I want to read and write to USB, Serial (RS-232) and parallel
> (IEEE- 1284) ports through this improved version of conventional Basic.
> My
> proficiency level with QB V4.5 is intermediate. I really don't want to
> learn
> Visual Basic or C language, as I am not interested in becoming a serious
> programmer.

Although I realise that you do not wish to learn Visual Basic,
you may have to do so regardless. Under Windows you can
use batch files for simple tasks; for more complex things,
VB scripting is the tool of choice.

If you're at an intermediate level in QB, making
the switch to VB will be easy. Don't worry about it.
You already know the "basics" (pun intended).

"PSRumbagh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:5E7653E8-3073-4C8D-A32A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Is there a newer form of the conventional Basic programming language that
> programs and feels like Quick Basic V4.5 that is intended for direct use in
> Windows Operating Systems that are based on Windows NT, like Windows XP? In
> particular, I want to read and write to USB, Serial (RS-232) and parallel
> (IEEE- 1284) ports through this improved version of conventional Basic. My
> proficiency level with QB V4.5 is intermediate. I really don't want to learn
> Visual Basic or C language, as I am not interested in becoming a serious
> programmer.

look into Liberty Basic

http://www.libertybasic.com/

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote

> look into Liberty Basic
> http://www.libertybasic.com/

Thank you very, very much for that link. I've been looking for something
like that for a long time.

--
Bob
http://www.kanyak.com

My initial impression with trying to learn Visual Basic Express 2005 is that
is is very different in syntax and feel from Quick Basic V4.5. Apparently,
VB won't run a QB program directly, it has to be rewritten into VB format.
Both Spanish and French are "Latin" languages, but knowing Spanish doesn't
mean learning French is a slam dunk!

"V Green" wrote:

> If you're at an intermediate level in QB, making
> the switch to VB will be easy. Don't worry about it.
> You already know the "basics" (pun intended).
>
> "PSRumbagh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:5E7653E8-3073-4C8D-A32A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Is there a newer form of the conventional Basic programming language that
> > programs and feels like Quick Basic V4.5 that is intended for direct use in
> > Windows Operating Systems that are based on Windows NT, like Windows XP? In
> > particular, I want to read and write to USB, Serial (RS-232) and parallel
> > (IEEE- 1284) ports through this improved version of conventional Basic. My
> > proficiency level with QB V4.5 is intermediate. I really don't want to learn
> > Visual Basic or C language, as I am not interested in becoming a serious
> > programmer.
>
>
>

yes, VB is a totally different beast than QB.

try Liberty Basic: www.libertybasic.com

there are other basics for windows out there, google around. I believe
Liberty is the one most recommended these days...

"PSRumbagh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:639F318E-50C6-41E2-B6DE-(E-Mail Removed)...
> My initial impression with trying to learn Visual Basic Express 2005 is that
> is is very different in syntax and feel from Quick Basic V4.5. Apparently,
> VB won't run a QB program directly, it has to be rewritten into VB format.
> Both Spanish and French are "Latin" languages, but knowing Spanish doesn't
> mean learning French is a slam dunk!

It didn't feel that way at all for me. Once you grasp the concept
of event-driven programming, it all falls into place. You should find
and examine some sample VB code - there's lots out there.

If you write Windows apps, you're just postponing the inevitable...


>
> "V Green" wrote:
>
> > If you're at an intermediate level in QB, making
> > the switch to VB will be easy. Don't worry about it.
> > You already know the "basics" (pun intended).
> >
> > "PSRumbagh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:5E7653E8-3073-4C8D-A32A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Is there a newer form of the conventional Basic programming language that
> > > programs and feels like Quick Basic V4.5 that is intended for direct use
in
> > > Windows Operating Systems that are based on Windows NT, like Windows XP?
In
> > > particular, I want to read and write to USB, Serial (RS-232) and parallel
> > > (IEEE- 1284) ports through this improved version of conventional Basic.
My
> > > proficiency level with QB V4.5 is intermediate. I really don't want to
learn
> > > Visual Basic or C language, as I am not interested in becoming a serious
> > > programmer.
> >
> >
> >

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> look into Liberty Basic
>
> http://www.libertybasic.com/

Why pay? Support OSS instead:
http://www.freebasic.net/index.php/about
http://osswin.sourceforge.net/#programming