06 Mar 98 20:50, Greg Easthom wrote to Fane:
 FA>> Is there a freeware BASIC compiler/interpreter for DOS
 GE> As far as I know...
 GE>         QBasic - Free (with DOS) smaller version of
But that isn't free, you have to buy Microsquash DOS.  I run DR-OpenDOS 
v7.02. No BASIC included.
 GE>     Firstbasic - Shareware, smaller version of Powerbasic.
 GE>           ASIC - Shareware.
Where can I get these via FREQ or FTP (no Web)?  What are the latest 
versions? Are they any good?  Can they compile?
 FA>> Also, does anyone remember how to exit GW-BASIC?
 GE> Type SYSTEM
Thanks.  It's been a while since I've used it. :)  Can GW-BASIC programmes be 
ported to another basic to be compiled?  I remember trying a long time ago 
with QBasic but it didn't work.
 FA>> What was the latest version of GW-BASIC?
 GE> The latest I've got is 3.22, dated 07-24-87.
Mine is 3.20.  I wonder if it would be legal or acceptable to get a copy of 
the newer one, since I already have the older one legally.  I suppose it 
would have to be from someone, since it's definately not sold anymore.
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