Alexei Syrovatkin � 1996, 1997

A-pex3 - is a version of BASIC that is customized to handle the requirements of interactive multimedia and computer-based training. It is available in both interpreted and compiled forms. A-pex3 is embedded in the Everest Authoring System. AMOS - is an advanced BASIC for the Amiga computer. ACE - is a freeware Amiga BASIC compiler which produces 68000 assembly source code. ACE runs under all versions of the operating system from Release 1.3, as do the executables it produces. ACE supports a large subset of AmigaBASIC. ASIC - is a "BASIC" programming language compiler for IBM PCs and compatibles. It includes an integrated full screen editor, from which you can edit, compile, and debug your programs. Or, at your option, you canuse your own text editor, and compile your programs from the MS DOS commandline. It supports over 90 BASIC statements, decimal, integer and stringvariables and arrays. It will compile your programs at high speed, and the code it generates is fast and compact. The syntax of each ASIC statementis generally a valid subset of the syntax used by BASICA and GWBASIC. Bywater BASIC - implements a large superset of the ANSI Standard for Minimal BASIC implemented in ANSI C, and offers a simple interactive environment including some shell program facilities as an extension of BASIC. The interpreter has been compiled successfully on a range of ANSI C compilers on varying platforms with no alterations to source code necessary. Business Basic - is an interactive programming language developed for mini-computer systems in the early 1970s. Derived from the original Dartmouth Basic, Business Basic extended the language concepts by introducing file indexing methods which evolved into true keyed access technology similar to those methods available to COBOL programmers. Because of its interactive nature, Business Basic affords run-time event trapping capabilities, though the character-based systems did not permit the wide range of events that modern graphical environments do. Business Basic interpreters also offer extensive diagnostic capabilities, permitting developers to resolve live problems through telephone support without constantly having to ship updates. The interpretive nature of Business Basic also enhances development efforts through permitting quick testing and debugging of code. COCOA, the Java BASIC Interpreter - is a simple BASIC interpreter written in Java. It's a primitive BASIC, uses line numbers, implements most of BASIC-80. Chipmunk Basic - is an old fashioned Basic interpreter which runs on all Macs and which is also accelerated for PowerMacs. Features supported include AppleScript, Drag&Drop, graphics, sprites, sound, speech and OOP (object oriented programming). Runs on systems from 6.0.7 through MacOS 7.5.3, Mac 512K through the latest PowerPC Powerbooks. FutureBASIC - is a BASIC interactive compiler for Macintosh system 6.05 or greater with over 1MB of RAM and 2MB of disk space. FutureBASIC works on all macs from MAC+ to 9500/132 PPC. GBasic - is a fast 32BIT DOS BASIC interpreter with a lot of graphics and multimedia functions. GFA BASIC - a German BASIC interpreter/compiler for Atari ST, Amiga, MS-DOS, MS-Windows and [in the near future] OS/2 and Windows 95. It has a syntax-correcting editor and a multitude of commands. A lot of C and assembler syntax can be incorporated, e.g. A++ or INC A. JavaBasic - is a line command interpreter, loosely using the BASIC command set. HotTEA - is an implementation of the BASIC language written in Java. Liberty BASIC - easy programming for Windows and OS/2 Warp!You can write a real Windows program in just a few lines of code! Advanced programmers can make Windows API calls and use third party DLLs. NRI Schools and Ziff Davis University use Liberty BASIC to teach Windows programming. MacStandardBasic - contains a 2 pass optimizing compiler that creates a single file application for both 68K and Power Macintoshes. Applications you create will run native PowerPC code to harness the speed of Power Macintoshes. At your option, your application will produce 68K code, PowerPC code, or a combination of both. This combination is known as a FAT Binary Application, meaning that it will automatically run the fastest on the type of Macintosh the user has. MacStandardBasic was designed to give you the ability to exploit the graphic and multimedia capabilities of the Macintosh operating systems. MicroStation BASIC - is a simple-to-use yet very powerful ability for user-level programmability, is being incorporated into MicroStation 95. In its simplest form, a MicroStation BASIC macro "drives" MicroStation in much the same way a user does. The obvious advantage of writing a macro to perform a task that could otherwise be done manually is to automate mechanical and repetitive tasks. NS BASIC - is a full implementation of the BASIC programming language for the Newton family. It allows rapid development of applications directly on the Newton, without needing the Newton Toolkit or a host system. O'Basic95 - It is a well developed script language whose syntax looks a lot like simple BASIC code. Code and dialog resources are combined into a single, editable script module known as a .COD file which the O'Basic interpreter engine can understand. O'Basic's editor provides an excellent programmers editor for the code portion of the .COD as well as a dialog editor for dialog resources portion. Dialogs become real Windows95 windows during script execution and can be manipulated using script code. Integration with the Windows95 shell makes .COD file creation a snap. The editor is small and opens quickly, which means that programming with O'Basic is quick and efficient. OpenBASIC - has powerful development capabilities, a flexible Graphical User Interface (GUI), comprehensive report writer, PC data access and network access. OpenBASIC supports distributed and networked systems and interfaces to the industry leading databases. MAI's OpenBASIC is fully compatible with UNIX, Windows, Windows NT, MS DOS and Novell Netware. OpenBASIC supports Business BASIC legacy applications as well as interfacing to leading Windows and UNIX applications. QBasic - is a BASIC interpreter published by Microsoft. QBasic is extremely easy to use. Its math functions are especially good, and it's a great "learners language" for schools and other similar institutions. It resembles BASIC in its statements, but is more structured -and- flexible at the same time. For instance, line numbers are not required but can be used - as well as "line labels" with text names. The graphics support 256 color 320 x 200 VGA, and 16-color 640x480 VGA, as well as an array of other graphics cards. QuickBasic - is another BASIC interpreter by Microsoft. The current (and last) version is 4.5. It can be expanded with the use of QuickLibraries (.QLB's) which add routines from Assembler and C. It can also be expanded through structured programming - the re-use of SUBroutines and functions. There are many possibilities. Some QLB examples include QBSVGA, a library which gives QB 4.5 SVGA capabilities - up to 1024x768 and 256+ colors, PLUS animation and sprite routines. PowerBASIC - PC Magazine's Editor's Choice for best DOS Basic compiler. Instant TSRs, built-in assembler, new data types, BCD variables, direct array operations (sort, scan, insert, delete), fast math, and many other BASIC firsts make this the new standard of comparison for BASIC compilers. Tiny Basic - is a interpreter for the US Robotics Pilot Palmtop. True BASIC - Pro Version, Workstation Versions and True BASIC 5. These enhanced versions come with additional subroutine libraries which enable you to build programs with exciting, modern graphic interfaces. The same source code can be re-compiled for use on Macintosh, Windows, and Unix operating systems. VIP-BASIC 2.0 - is the fast and easy way to program your Macintosh. VIP-BASIC's revolutionary integrated design, application framework, integrated resource editors, integrated Form editor, interface event dispatcher, powerful high-level functions, on-line access to all Mac Toolbox calls, and intelligent debugger give you everything you need to write professional applications. VIP-BASIC converts your BASIC code to ANSI standard C for easy portability to other systems. VisualAge for Basic - is a powerful suite of application development tools built around an advanced implementation of the Basic programming language. VisualAge for Basic is for the developer creating GUI clients, as well as for the DB2 application programmer who wants to use Basic to create GUI clients, DB2 stored procedures, and DB2 user-defined functions. Visual Basic - Microsoft Visual Basic version 4.0 is the programming system for Windows that grows with your needs and experience. Find out how to create everything from simple programs to advanced, enterprise-wide client/server applications, and take advantage of the latest three-tier capabilities. XBasic - is a comprehensive program development environment that integrates a powerful editor, compiler, debugger, function libraries and GuiDesigner into a seamless working environment that encompasses the whole process of creating fast, efficient, reliable, portable 32/64 bit programs. YABASIC - is a basic-interpreter running under UNIX & Windows 95 by Marc-Oliver Ihm. It implements the most simple features of the language (no while-, no repeat-loops) and includes some X-graphics. The program comes with all sources, including the input files for FLEX and BISON and is subject to the GNU copyleft. ZBasic gives you the freedom to create the Windows interface you need while still maintaining the speed you have come to expect.