TH> true compiler and produces machine code. As for how effient it is, I
 TH> have not performed any analysis.
OD>What, there are "fake" compilers?
 DR>    The old CLIPPER COMPILER for Dbase simply grabbed everything up and
 DR>    wrapped it with the interpreter and called it an EXE file.
Sounds like an idea by you-know-who.. :)
 DR>    Then, remember the $495 "uncompilers" that would give back the
 DR>    SOURCE CODE for any CLIPPER compiled EXE files?  That's how they
 DR>    did it so easily
Ah, duh!  At 495, it's a REAL bargain! :)
 DR>    A true compiler produces machine code.  They question is how
 DR>    efficient is that code, and PowerBasic does a damned fine job. ;-)
I hear it supports inline assembler..  but not 386+ code....
See ya around!
Omega@inorbit.com
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