PluriBASIC

[JRS]

That's encouraging news!

What will the cost of your BASIC -> O2 be?

[JRS]

The English definition of Pluri means "combining form"

[Brian Alvarez]

I named if because it is not singular, but plural.

Plural means more than one.

https://www.google.com.mx/search?ei=c64FXLi0NpGctAXW-YaQBQ&q=plural+definition+in+english&oq=plural+definition&gs_l=psy-ab.3.1.0l2j0i30l8.10373.10476..12405...0.0..0.143.285.0j2......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.fNNt3hqcACg

For example someone who speaks more than one language, is plurilingual. Since PluriBASIC can generate code for more than one platform, i thought it was apropriate to name it accordingly.

[JRS]

I really like the direction you're going with PluriBASIC. I know the concept is solid because I'm already enjoying O2 magic in DLLC.

I don't know of any scripting languages that can call API functions with dynamic on-the-fly FFI definitions, call virtual DLL functions from a string of O2 code and access / create most C structures and variable types.

I don't want to make you cry talking about DLLC's low level COM functionality.

Best part, one include.

[Mike Lobanovsky]

I don't know of any scripting languages that can call API functions with dynamic on-the-fly FFI definitions, call virtual DLL functions from a string of O2 code and access / create most C structures and variable types.

Hey hey hey, I'm still here!

[JRS]

If you ever find yourself void of a mission, the Script BASIC project is looking for an AIR class developer to be the lead for the Windows platform. Mike, this has your name on the door.

[JRS]

At the current step I'm going to finish it by 2030.

If you make an open source project of the O2 version, it may get done a lot sooner.

You could sell a Pro version with support.

[JRS]

Brian,

If you achieve being able to port PowerBasic code to O2 64 bit, how many potential sales of your BASIC do you perceive?

[Brian Alvarez]

I don't know... i haven't been seeing as much activity as in the past...

[JRS]

The lack of commitment by Drake and the BASIC idle for so many year may limit your potential. Silver lining is there will be a wealth of PB code that O2 users can tap.

[JRS]

Brian,

I bet thinBasic would be a good candidate for your BASIC to O2 converter.

[JRS]

Brian,

Are you still working on a O2 translator?

[Brian Alvarez]

It's mostly done. Im just adding the last stock code.

[JRS]

Are you at a point where you could show a PowerBASIC example converted to 64 bit O2?

[Brian Alvarez]

Yes. However there are still missing features.