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FreeBasic is free and open-source
it started from old QBasic, but includes OO features, and pointers, and many C-like features.
Available for Windows and Intel-based Linux, and has been ported to other platforms via gcc backend. Compiler only, though IDEs are available
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PlatformsWindows, DOS, Linux
Current stable version1.05
GZipped size11.3 Mb
Pros
Pro Lots of I/O and functions built-in (and documented), rather than in add-on libraries
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FreeBasic
Recommended 2 years ago
I used it as a hobbyist for several years, does everything I've needed. Close enough to C that it can use C libraries (apparently -- I've never needed much more than the built in libraries, there's a lot included) while being intuitive and you can slap simple crap together almost as fast as Pytho...
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Produces very fast and compact codePro
Anything can be programmedPro
Straightforward syntax for beginnersFreeBasic
Recommended 3 years ago
I've used FreeBASIC for over a decade. The language itself retains the essence of BASIC, and the runtime library is small enough to learn thoroughly but capable enough for quick prototyping. The class style object oriented features allow for managing complexity in large projects, and the ease of using li...
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Flexible but familiarCon
Requires some background to use well.FreeBasic
Recommended 3 years ago
Works in DOS including FreeDOS FreeBasic is a great language and runs in both Linux and DOS. It doesn't come with IDE and I am free to use my own which has advantages. It is quite compatible in code when I work between PowerBasic (DOS) and FreeBasic. It is more up-to-date with modern laanguages than...
FreeBasic
Recommended 3 years ago
FreeBASIC is a great beginners language. It includes everything a beginner needs to learn to move on to a more advanced language. it teaches data types, the basic of OOP, and how to manage a project. It is cross platform. I have used it on raspberry pi, window 10 and X86 linux boxes. I has a good commun...
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Straightforward syntax for beginnersFreeBasic
Recommended 5 years ago
Open source basic compiler for Windows, DOS and Linux. Even supports old QuickBASIC programs, 3rd party libraries such as the C runtime library, Allegro, SDL, OpenGL, GTK+, and the Windows API .
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Produces very fast and compact codePro
Anything can be programmedPro
Straightforward syntax for beginners