Hi!
Sorry if I got you going with my reply. It wasn't meant to!
: Wrong. I see where you're heading :) Down the same path of people
: who have no idea what they're addressing, but still feel the need to
: bash it anyways.
I read and re-read that post. Can't find any "bashing", just my opinion on what I saw. And not based on "no idea what (I'm) addressing", but based on many, many years of BASIC programming, and programming in general. Granted, not based on any in-depth knowledge of FreeBASIC.
: (very) small list of libraries who have headers translated to
: FreeBASIC. (That's right, no wrappers needed, just declare function,
: and TYPE prototypes :)
Thanks for posting the same list of "libraries" that are on the freebasic site (http://www.freebasic.net/index.php/link). It's tough to maintain a list of links, so unfortunately there are a few bad ones on the list.
There are mostly games, graphics, and math library links. I didn't see much for networking and internet, as was my comment. I looked at the list again, and couldn't find anything. Maybe you could point one or more out to me?
One that's confusing is the link to mySQL. I searched on mySQL.com for "FreeBASIC" and got nothing. So how would I use mySQL with FreeBASIC? Is there any documention available?
: Insert foot in mouth! ;)
Nope. I still don't see anything related to my comments.
: We appreciate your interest in "throw-away" programs, as any coder
: knows they are important.
Thanks!
I'd encourage you to educate yourself
: further before making any judgments on FreeBASIC's viability,
Actually, I said nothing about FreeBASIC's viability. I only commented on what I saw, and based on my experience.
The problem with "educating myself" on FreeBASIC is that I tried. The site (http://www.freebasic.net) says nothing about networking, SQL, or internet. The "most important features" page says nothing about it. I'd expect that those three would be "most important" and, since they're not on the list, I'd expect that FreeBASIC doesn't support it.
It does support "C" libraries. As do most languages today. Good for FreeBASIC! But the "BASIC" in the title suggests that the programmer wouldn't have to go searching for, and figuring out how to use, "C" libaries to do things that are considered "Standard" today.
I still go by the "basic" premise that "BASIC" is used as an introductory language, is easy to use, and can do things quickly.
Again, not "bashing" FreeBASIC in any way.
Just callin' it like I see it!
Maybe you or someone on the
http://www.freebasic.net website could elaborate on some of these things, and make it easier for those of us who are making a sincere effort to educate ourselves?
You're one of FreeBASIC developers? Great! I admire your work and dedication. I've done a ton of programming, but wouldn't even attempt a project like that. Good for you!
: thanks a lot!
You're welcome!
:
: -cha0s, FreeBASIC dev
Melissa. Often also in chaos... :)
Melissa
