On Tuesday, January 2nd, 1996 - Ron Hunter wrote:
 
RH> Not exactly true, at least not of all Basics.  Many do compile to an
RH> intermediate code, which runs quite fast.  But then most C compilers 
RH> require compiling as a seperate operation.  I rather prefer the Basic 
RH> approach, as it speeds program development.
 
The reverse is also true.  I have a C interpreter on my PC, which as you 
say would speed program development.  Although, in truth I never ran the 
C interpreter (compiling with a hard drive seems fast enough).
 
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