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From: ranger@ecsvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: native GS BASIC interpreter
Message-ID: <3948@ecsvax.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 30-Sep-87 18:21:55 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep 30 18:21:55 1987
Date-Received: Sat, 3-Oct-87 04:37:48 EDT
References: <[ECLA.USC.EDU]24-Sep-87.11:52:42.BHUBER>
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Summary: APDA Selling GS Basic for $50...

In article <[ECLA.USC.EDU]24-Sep-87.11:52:42.BHUBER>, BHUBER@ECLA.USC.EDU writes:
> In conversation with APDA, they indicated they are mailing out special
> announcement to APDA members regarding a native GS machine BASIC interpreter.
> Supposedly it is fast, and based on a robust business BASIC version with
> lots of neato capabilities (in other words, not the busted-BASIC on the
> other -// machines).  As I recall, he indicated also that it does take 
> advantage of all available memory and includes tool support as well.
> 
> Heads up, Apple GS afficiandos.
> 
> Bud

APDA has GS Basic listed for $50 in a September supplement to their August
catalog.  GS Basic requires 512K, has toolbox access, local variables, print 
using, etc. etc.  It is a full implementation of modern Basic.  There are
programs included that give examples of how to program using pull down menus,
and other desktop tools.  As for being fast, don't count on it.  GS Basic is
interpreted, so it is easy to use but slow.  Fortunately, TML has already an-
nounced a GS Basic compiler that DOES run the programs quickly.  It takes your
GS Basic code and compiles it into a stand-alone program that runs much faster.
TML Basic also has a utility to convert Applesoft programs to TML Basic (and
thus GS Basic).  I believe the compiler sels for less than $100.

Rick Fincher
ranger@ecsvax