Danny, much has been written on this subject.  PowerBasic always wins.  I 
first switched when my 100k EXE went to 85k without my doing anything except 
changing compilers.  The biggest *ONE* difference is that QB45 ( I used to 
use it too) is not being supported by new upgrades from Mr. Gates, ie it's 
dead.  It will continue to be sold just like you can still buy a 386 if you 
look hard enough.  PowerBasic just upgraded to version 3.1 a couple of months 
ago, so make sure you get the latest version when you switch.  Notice that I 
did not *TRY* to point out the hundreds of new BASIC reserved words and 
functions that will available to you  Welcome aboard --- I hope!
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