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need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-11-04T10:52:01-05:00

well, I think I can get away with calling it 32 but because the name ST means 16/32 =] most people cant tell.

Statistics: Posted by bongomeno — Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:52 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-11-04T09:45:30-05:00

I still run a 32 bit Atari ST. and a 16 bit Atari portfolio. and several Atari 8 bits.

a necropost, but the ST is 16bit... 68000 is not 32bit, though it can perform 32bit operations... Mega Drive / Genesis would be 32bit too then

Statistics: Posted by TmEE — Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:45 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T11:27:40-05:00

What licensing stuff? Hrm...I offered to help him out on several occasions but he swatted my hand away so to hell with him...I could easily help him with the legal aspects of QB64 but since he doesn't want my help, oh well.

Statistics: Posted by Nodtveidt — Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:27 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T11:29:58-05:00

I'm not "blaming" anybody for having 16 bit stuff. I have a ton of it on my 98 machine. My first(3.1) machine got tossed out by that bitch I married. It had tons of 16 bit games, but in her house, if something breaks you throw it out.

I'm just saying that technology is running fast from it. In fact, I believe that the ONLY reason everybody is going to 64 bit is for gamers. Who else really needs it? Businesses killed Vista and perhaps they will not go for Windows 7 either. They often use "old" software too!

When the old machines can no longer be fixed, you will be stuck with the latest technology whether you like it or not. Even Linux 64 cannot run QB64 because the compiler is still 32 bit. God knows what M$ has planned!
They don't make any money without changing everything every 3 or 4 years... NEW SOFTWARE....NEW HARDWARE...MORE PROFITS

PS: QB64 WILL be open source and FREE once the licensing is taken care of. It uses 3 libraries with general licenses that need to be included in the documentation when it is released. Why fuss about legal sleeze? WHO is gonna sue you anyhow? I can guarantee that you will never make a profit on any programs you make.

Statistics: Posted by burger2227 — Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:07 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T10:38:04-05:00

Im using Windows 3.1, dude.

Statistics: Posted by SumoAlien — Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:38 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T10:28:07-05:00

mines is a 32-bit Windows 98SE, for 5 months i was even using
MS Dos. 16-bit.

Statistics: Posted by BigBadKing — Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:28 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T10:18:08-05:00

I still run a 32 bit Atari ST. and a 16 bit Atari portfolio. and several Atari 8 bits.

I even program the Atari 2600 with Batari Basic. With a .NET ide.... on windows XP and 7

Statistics: Posted by bongomeno — Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:18 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T08:49:59-05:00

There are still plenty of systems that can ONLY run 16 bit programs. Certain systems based on 65816 CPUs, for example, can only run 8 or 16 bit code. There are thousands of embedded systems out there that use 16 bit CPUs. They greatly benefit from a 16 bit compiler, even if it's BASIC.

And I think just about everyone hates Vista, even Microsoft themselves. That's why they let Windows 7 out of the bag so quickly.

Statistics: Posted by Nodtveidt — Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:49 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T01:50:56-05:00

burger, there are still people who use 8-bit and 16-bit. you cant blame
them for not having a 32-bit or 64-bit (i hate VISTA!).

Statistics: Posted by BigBadKing — Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:50 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-23T01:16:22-05:00

Right! Even for 8 bit programs are still developed (have you heard about Contiki?)

Statistics: Posted by angros47 — Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:16 am

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-22T22:04:03-05:00

As long as I am alive 16 bit and even 8 bit WILL NOT DIE!
What is wrong with 16 bit? And why question it on a forum dedicated to 16 bit programming...?a

ATARI 4 LIFE!

Statistics: Posted by bongomeno — Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:04 pm

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-22T15:42:50-05:00

16 BIT? Why would you want that? It is just a matter of time before that stuff will be history. VISTA already tried to do that!

Windows 7 video drivers may not handle it either, even in XP mode.

Statistics: Posted by burger2227 — Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:42 pm

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-22T13:53:35-05:00

Newbasic is good but is not really like Qbasic... but its worth a try.

Statistics: Posted by BigBadKing — Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:53 pm

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-22T13:13:36-05:00

BASM is not bad, but not really QB compatible. but as with most BASICs it should not be a problem to move over to it...

Statistics: Posted by bongomeno — Thu Oct 22, 2009 1:13 pm

need a free compiler for 16-bit

2009-10-22T07:45:13-05:00

Thanks anyway; in the meantime, I've found:

BASM 286, on http://www.bcxgurus.com/ (bottom of the page)

newbasic http://www.exmortis.narod.ru/comp_src/newbasic.zip

Any opinion about them?
Thank

Statistics: Posted by angros47 — Thu Oct 22, 2009 7:45 am