A Basic language like QB V4.5 for non DOS WinXP?

[Guest]

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.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

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.

 

[V Green]

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).

 

[frodo]

look into Liberty Basic

http://www.libertybasic.com/

 

[Opinicus]

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.

 

[Guest]

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!

 

[frodo]

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...

 

[V Green]

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...

 

[Mike Lowery]

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