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From: DEB110@psuvm.psu.edu (Doug Bischoff)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Compilers/Languages?
Message-ID: <90334.122319DEB110@psuvm.psu.edu>
Date: 30 Nov 90 17:23:19 GMT
Organization: Penn State University
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     Hokay.  I now have my nifty little Amiga sitting here, begging me to
dust off my programming skills and do something useful.

     So: here's the question.  Please avoid religious debates: I need serious
and well-thought answers.  I'm serious.

     Languages I know cold:
       Basic (don't laugh)

     Languages I know if a manual's handy:
       Turbo Pascal
       Fortran
       Turbo Prolog
       REXX

     Langages I'm familiar with:
       Assembly (only barely!!!)
       LOGO
       Scheme

     Hokay.  What I'm looking for is a COMPILED language with a decently
friendly user interface, that runs on a 3000 under WB 2.0 that will generate
efficient, fast code.  Emphasis is on graphics and interface designs.  Memory
to run is not a problem (I guess: 2 chip 4 fast megs).
     I'm not rich (I just bought a 3000, after all!) but neither do I want a
cheap compiler that is hard to use/generates slow/bulky code.
     Any advice on what language and implementation is greatly appreciated.
A fast compiled Basic would be a godsend, but I know such animals are rare.
Much thanks.

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