[A83] Re: VB

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[A83] Re: VB


Sorry, I only know VB. Any other suggestions?

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Phillips" <david@acz.org>
To: <assembly-83@lists.ticalc.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 1:30 PM
Subject: [A83] Re: VB


>
> No idea, but I wouldn't be writing Windows apps in VB (except possibly
> .NET).  The easiest and best Windows development tool that I have used is
> Borland's C++Builder:
>
> http://www.borland.com/cbuilder/
>
> It's drag and drop like VB, but a lot more powerful.  If you are serious
> about writing apps, then you definitely need to check this out.  If you
> don't know C++ or would prefer an easier / different language, then you
> might look a Delphi.  C++Builder and Delphi are very similar, the
difference
> being the language.  Delphi is based on Pascal.  If you ever used Borland
> Turbo Pascal, then it will seem familar.
>
> You could put together a notepad like program in C++Builder in 10-15
> minutes, once you gain some experience with the software.
>
> Another alternative is wxWindows:
>
> http://www.wxwindows.org/
>
> wxWindows is an open source C++ framework for cross platform GUI
application
> development.  Since C++ might not be the best language for GUI apps,
> wxPython is a good choice.  I haven't had time to try it yet, but some
> friends have, and it is really amazing.  Python is a great language, and
> wxPython lets you easily build complex, portable applications:
>
> http://www.wxpython.org/
>
> > Which mailing list would I go to if I were trying to make a notepad-like
> program that compiles?
>
>
>
>
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