Thanks for the replies to this, I think he's going
to have a go at QBasic, then probably try out a freeware C++ compiler of some
sort.
Couldn't convince him to change to Linux, though,
bizarrely enough, he's found a guy who makes a PCI card which emulates the QL
system, so that might be a
Hey Kip,
You know he could always use the QLemulator?
Try this: http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Heights/1296/winql.html
Cheers,
Mike.
Kip wrote:
Thanks
for the replies to this, I think he's going to have a go at QBasic, then
probably try out a freeware C++ compiler of some sort.
It
depends on how hard-core he wants to be in programming, whether he wants to
continue using basic, and whether he wants to be able to faff about with windows
dialog boxes - easily. VBis pretty good at knocking up windows for
the basic programmer; my Grandfather was extremely happy with
I
can't believe you didn't suggest QBasic on DOS. It's great for talking to the
underlying hardware. I can remember being able to do stuff on QBasic that it was
a nightmare on VB3.0, like talking to an old fashion tape drive. Plus it will be
an easier transitionfrom Sinclair.
Andy.
