-=>Quoting Donald Blake to All <=-
DB>I have been considering for quite some time learning how to program
DB>on a PC. A major obstacle has been not knowing anything at all about
DB>the field of programming, so here I am appealing to all you pro's :) to
DB>help me find a good beginner's package.
Well, welcome to the PowerBASIC echo.
We're all friendly, damit! [grin]
DB>The system I use is pretty limited in terms of ram and graphics - a
DB>Compaq Aero Contura 4/25 with a monochrome (grey scale) moniter, does'
DB>this limit what I should consider? Is the selection of a programming
DB>language based more on the intended use?
Don't worry about that. A color monitor would be nice, but not
essential.
DB>Donald Blake
DB>Winnipeg, MB, CA
I urge you to check out the Shareware PowerbASIC 3.2 compiler. I does
have a number of nice features that QBasic doesn't have.
Next, get a book, or take a class in BASIC. Knowledge makes it all a
bit less of a mystry.
When you are ready to start. Pop a question in the echo, turn the
crank,and see what comes out. [grin]
Have fun.
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