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Hi.
Since thinbasic is an interpreted language, has the subject of Linux support been considered?
Michael Clease
23-04-2008, 23:18
yes and it works with wine
see this thread http://community.thinbasic.com/index.php?topic=1557.0
Abraxas.
I was meaning a Linux interpreter that runs thinbasic scripts. I have tried thinbasic under wine and it ran but for one thing the richtext control didn't work properly.
Incidentally, (and I should have said before) I am not pushing for this - it's just a question.
ErosOlmi
24-04-2008, 06:47
Dave,
a Linux version of thinBasic Core engine is impossible for the moment because the compiler we use to develop thinBasic (Power Basic (http://www.powerbasic.com)) does not have a *nix version. So we can be present where Power Basic is present.
Not all modules are developed with Power Basic, some are developed in C and FreeBasic. So we are experimenting a bit on different development areas but just experimenting. Also consider we are still working on the Core engine to make thinBasic faster and more stable. Going into a different OS, even if very interesting, is something that would require too resouces for our team. We prefer to stay where we can assure continuity in development and user support.
Ciao
Eros
Dave,
a Linux version of thinBasic Core engine is impossible for the moment because the compiler we use to develop thinBasic (Power Basic (http://www.powerbasic.com)) does not have a *nix version. So we can be present where Power Basic is present.
Not all modules are developed with Power Basic, some are developed in C and FreeBasic. So we are experimenting a bit on different development areas but just experimenting. Also consider we are still working on the Core engine to make thinBasic faster and more stable. Going into a different OS, even if very interesting, is something that would require too resouces for our team. We prefer to stay where we can assure continuity in development and user support.
Ciao
Eros
Eros.
Yes, that makes good sense. Thanks.