[A83] Re: VB

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[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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