Simple programming in XP Home edition

[radicalal]

Hallo,

Does XP Home Edition include a simple Basic-like programming utility and, if not, can anyone recommend some good freeware/shareware/cheapware that I can doenload for use under XP?

Many thanks,
radicalal

[mcovey]

notepad.

compile with... borland?

I dunno I program a bit in unix but thats it i never would bother with windows... to proprietary (hard)

[radicalal]

Sorry, although I've heard of Borland, I don't even know what compiling does. I used to write lots of programs in Basic and just run them - I guess compiling was automatic.

I just a need something very simple like Basic, to draw some lines on the screen and simulate movement of dots. I know Basic can do that, but I can't find anything to download for XP.

[fernandez]

You could try some JavaScript if you like. No need to download anything, just write it in notepad and run it in a browser.
http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp

If you want something more sophisticated, I'd give Java a try.
http://java.sun.com

[ducttapeBigSexy]

you could always go visual basic - i have a copy of visual basic .net 2003 standard, and i'm running it on win xp home. It cost me like $100, but if you're just looking to quickly do one thing, you could always just download the trial (idk where, but it's on Microsoft's site)

Then again, there are other ways of obtaining it, too ;) ;)

[radicalal]

Thanks, but my HTML is also really bad, and I'd like to stick with Basic.

[radicalal]

Thanks, this sounds more like it. I tried finding a copy of VB on eBay, but couldn't find anyone who will ship to the UK. Probably pop down my local PC shop tomorrow and see if they have an old copy, or if not, there will always be a PC fair on at the weekend.

[Whistler]

vb is free as far as i know... xp has qbasic i think just run cmd the type edit "filename". if you want to have a more profitable programming experience id try java or python theyre harder but more powerful

[thedirtyd]

try liberty basic. (www.libertybasic.com) it's really easy to learn. and easier to program than vb. and it's free! that's what i started out on when i first started windows programming.

[radicalal]

vb is free as far as i know... xp has qbasic i think just run cmd the type edit "filename". if you want to have a more profitable programming experience id try java or python theyre harder but more powerful

Than ks. Free VB? Not heard of that one. And when I use the command prompt and edit filename, I don't have many command options.

[radicalal]

try liberty basic. (www.libertybasic.com) it's really easy to learn. and easier to program than vb. and it's free! that's what i started out on when i first started windows programming.

Now that's what I call an answer! Thanks, I'm downloading it even as I type this. All other users - please consider this thread closed.