I realize that this isn't a forum for FreeBASIC, however, I'd prefere to use a forum that yields answers from those more likely to understand my queries..
Can old Qbasic Libraries such as DirectQB be used with FreeBASIC?? I wonder because RPGDK 3 is growing (although, very very slowly [6 years in development]), for sure to pass the limited capabilites of Qbasic. Hmph.. It's like programming PHP with SAFE_MODE enabled...
-Exodus
what about libraries such as DirectQB and FreeBASIC
Well, url might make you think this is an qb forum but fb things are more than welcomed here
You cant use qb librarys stright on fb. Mostly because qb is for 16bit dos and freebasic is 32 bit. Someone with better english can explain a bit better. And also my dogs needs to go out ASAP or i have lots of to clean here
You cant use qb librarys stright on fb. Mostly because qb is for 16bit dos and freebasic is 32 bit. Someone with better english can explain a bit better. And also my dogs needs to go out ASAP or i have lots of to clean here
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directqb can't be used with FB because like the other poster said it a 16bit real mode gfx lib. FB is a 32bit basic compiler it generates 32bit asm instruction along with the memorey being Flat. also directqb use ems memorey somthing that does not exist in 32bit mode.
but i am working on a SDL backend for DirectQB API although i stoped working on it last week becasue i got tired of it i'll most likely finsh it up by next week maybe.
but i am working on a SDL backend for DirectQB API although i stoped working on it last week becasue i got tired of it i'll most likely finsh it up by next week maybe.