> those basic languages, like on all platforms, need a virtual machine > though - which is about 90k for nsbasic, dont know about appforge.
Appforge takes up about 500k completely installed with all of their custom controls. However, their controls, IMO, are much better than the controls provided with the OS. Brad "Markus Dresch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:97351@palm-dev-forum... > > c/c++ is always faster than vb, not only on palm os. you'll also find more > examples, resources, help on c/c++ > for someone who knows vb and doesnt want to learn c, there are some > environments out there that are not that bad. check out nsbasic and > appforge. > > everything depends on what you want to do. if you want to code a new killer > 3d game i doubt you'd get far with basic. if you want to create an app with > some user input and output, you shouldnt have a problem. > > those basic languages, like on all platforms, need a virtual machine > though - wich is about 90k for nsbasic, dont know about appforge. if you > want to have a standalone program without having to distribute an additional > runtime you have to stick with c/c++ (not talking about asm now). > > markus dresch (www.palmside.com) > > > > -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
