need a free compiler for 16-bit
need a free compiler for 16-bit
QBasic is great, but it isn't free software; I'd like to write a program in basic, and compile it for 16-bit, too, under GPL: is there a good basic compiler, compatible with QB, but open source, for 16 bit (so, not freebasic or QB64)?
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Thanks anyway; in the meantime, I've found:
BASM 286, on http://www.bcxgurus.com/ (bottom of the page)
newbasic http://www.exmortis.narod.ru/comp_src/newbasic.zip
Any opinion about them?
Thank
BASM 286, on http://www.bcxgurus.com/ (bottom of the page)
newbasic http://www.exmortis.narod.ru/comp_src/newbasic.zip
Any opinion about them?
Thank
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16 BIT? Why would you want that? It is just a matter of time before that stuff will be history. VISTA already tried to do that!
Windows 7 video drivers may not handle it either, even in XP mode.
Windows 7 video drivers may not handle it either, even in XP mode.
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QB64 is a FREE QBasic compiler for WIN, MAC(OSX) and LINUX : https://www.qb64.org/forum/index.php
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There are still plenty of systems that can ONLY run 16 bit programs. Certain systems based on 65816 CPUs, for example, can only run 8 or 16 bit code. There are thousands of embedded systems out there that use 16 bit CPUs. They greatly benefit from a 16 bit compiler, even if it's BASIC.
And I think just about everyone hates Vista, even Microsoft themselves. That's why they let Windows 7 out of the bag so quickly.
And I think just about everyone hates Vista, even Microsoft themselves. That's why they let Windows 7 out of the bag so quickly.
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I'm not "blaming" anybody for having 16 bit stuff. I have a ton of it on my 98 machine. My first(3.1) machine got tossed out by that bitch I married. It had tons of 16 bit games, but in her house, if something breaks you throw it out.
I'm just saying that technology is running fast from it. In fact, I believe that the ONLY reason everybody is going to 64 bit is for gamers. Who else really needs it? Businesses killed Vista and perhaps they will not go for Windows 7 either. They often use "old" software too!
When the old machines can no longer be fixed, you will be stuck with the latest technology whether you like it or not. Even Linux 64 cannot run QB64 because the compiler is still 32 bit. God knows what M$ has planned!
They don't make any money without changing everything every 3 or 4 years... NEW SOFTWARE....NEW HARDWARE...MORE PROFITS
PS: QB64 WILL be open source and FREE once the licensing is taken care of. It uses 3 libraries with general licenses that need to be included in the documentation when it is released. Why fuss about legal sleeze? WHO is gonna sue you anyhow? I can guarantee that you will never make a profit on any programs you make.
I'm just saying that technology is running fast from it. In fact, I believe that the ONLY reason everybody is going to 64 bit is for gamers. Who else really needs it? Businesses killed Vista and perhaps they will not go for Windows 7 either. They often use "old" software too!
When the old machines can no longer be fixed, you will be stuck with the latest technology whether you like it or not. Even Linux 64 cannot run QB64 because the compiler is still 32 bit. God knows what M$ has planned!
They don't make any money without changing everything every 3 or 4 years... NEW SOFTWARE....NEW HARDWARE...MORE PROFITS
PS: QB64 WILL be open source and FREE once the licensing is taken care of. It uses 3 libraries with general licenses that need to be included in the documentation when it is released. Why fuss about legal sleeze? WHO is gonna sue you anyhow? I can guarantee that you will never make a profit on any programs you make.
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Please acknowledge and thank members who answer your questions!
QB64 is a FREE QBasic compiler for WIN, MAC(OSX) and LINUX : https://www.qb64.org/forum/index.php
Get my Q-Basics demonstrator: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fdmgp91d6h8ps ... s.zip?dl=0
QB64 is a FREE QBasic compiler for WIN, MAC(OSX) and LINUX : https://www.qb64.org/forum/index.php
Get my Q-Basics demonstrator: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fdmgp91d6h8ps ... s.zip?dl=0