Hi, Lol. VB6 might be useful on like Windows... i dunno. lol. Like an os from like 2020 and vb6 on it = crash. lol that didn't make sence. Can someone post the link to get visual basic 2005 express edition, and if so a free express edition of vb.net?
Regards, Tristan Bussiere Owner/Main Developer ACE Games http://www.acegamesonline.net Skype: Tristanbussiere MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: gitrdone9632 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] .Net 2.0 vs 3.0 and Vista support. > Hi Jim, > Well, VB 6 programs are supported under Windows Vista, but I have read > Microsoft will offer no VB 6 support on the os following Vista. Weather > or not you can install and run VB 6 apps on the new os by installing the > runtimes remains to be seen. However, why stick with VB 6 at all. I mean > this is 2007, and Visual Basic 2005 is the current version of VB, and it > is free. there is really no reason to hang on to VB 6 if you are willing > to put a little extra time, and get your personal skills up to date. > I know since you are not developing commercially, your games are > primarily for yourself, you may think there isn't a big need to switch. > However, I personally disagree with that view. Holding to VB 6 is like > holding onto an old crutch. You can limp along on it for years, but > never taking advantage of or updating it with the changes you see around > you. I also see you personally may stick with XP for many more years, > and that is fine. However, for those of us who are moving on it would be > a little nicer if we didn't have to deal with older technologies like VB > 6. > > > > > > > Jim Kitchen wrote: >> Hi Trouble, >> >> I do disagree with you about me needing to move up with the latest and >> greatest or quit. As I said dos programs and windows 3.1 programs still >> run in windows xp. My VB6 programs run in windows Vista and I will wager >> that they will also run in the next version of windows as well. >> >> BTW As long as I am able, I will never quit programming games. It is one >> of my most favorite things to do. >> >> BFN >> > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the > list, > please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.12/979 - Release Date: 8/29/2007 > 8:21 PM > > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
