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These pages are not meant to be an authority on MSDOS QBasic, it is a collection of solutions to problems that I needed to solve.
A couple of days before writing this I had to process a file with 4.5 million records and which was over a gigabyte in length.
Copies of QBasic versions 1.1, 4.5 and 7.1 are available from my Downloads page.
members.lycos.co.uk /brisray/qbasic/qind.htm   (0 words)

  
  QBasic Games
Often scorned, QBasic is quite a capable programming language when it comes to games, and it is easily accessable.
QBasic was introduced with MS-DOS 5.0 in 1991, and it came with three sample games, among them QBlocks, a
But the capabilities of QBasic are in no way limited to small arcade games.
members.chello.at /theodor.lauppert/games/qbasic.htm   (149 words)

  
 QBASIC
When QBASIC starts, tap the key to clear the opening dialog, unless you want to read the background help information.
You may be able to use the mouse with QBASIC menus.
QBASIC menus are very similar to Windows menus.
www.is.wayne.edu /gst2710/qbasic/qbasic.htm   (1794 words)

  
 QBasic Programs, Software and Programming Utilites from UnderWARE Labs
QBasic is not entirely the same as QuickBasic, in that some code modification may be necessary to get the QB code to run on QuickBasic, but more importantly, QuickBasic code needs to first be saved in ASCII text format and edited to remove unsupported commands for it to run in QBasic.
QBasic can run old BasicA files, as long as line continuance characters are removed, (the hyphen), and provided they are edited for unsupported commands and are syntactically correct, and of course, in ASCII text file format.
QBasic allows the programmer to create SUB modules that are accessed separately from the main module, where GOSUBS are program directions that are invoked at any level.
members.aol.com /uwlabs/faq1.htm   (3275 words)

  
 QBasic / QuickBasic Programming Corner
Unfortunately, QBasic was no longer an official language in the IOI so he had to force himself to learn a new programming language, which was chosen to be Turbo Pascal, in order for him for continue in the Olympiad.
From a recent example, when QBASIC TOP50 was introduced to the public, it had grown very quickly and remain active up to today, however when Virtual Basic TOP50 was introduced, it had very few visitors and then forced to shut down after two months.
QBasic is good for beginner, the main purpose is to introduce what is programming to non-programmers.
www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/upper/780/qb_author.html   (1414 words)

  
 ENGT 1050 - Introduction to QBasic
The primary purpose of this lesson is to introduce you the the "mechanics" of using the QBASIC programming environment.
If you have QBASIC installed on your computer but do not have a shortcut icon, point your mouse pointer to a blank part of the desktop and right-click.
When you are finished using QBASIC in the immediate mode, you may exit the program by using your mouse to click on File and Exit.
cset.sp.utoledo.edu /sample/engt1050/engt1050_qbasic_immode.html   (848 words)

  
 Using QBasic to learn or teach computer programming and computer programming principles
Microsoft left QBasic up on their website for anyone to download after they made it public domain, but with the passing of time, it was taken down.
QBasic runs fine on the older 286, 386 and 486 series of IBM compatables as well as all of the Pentium series that folowed the 486's.
Qbasic Help is also context sensitive, which can assist you to chase down further keywords in the example you have up, or at any other time.
www.geocities.com /wpsmoke/basic.html   (16251 words)

  
 Differences Between GW-BASIC and QBasic
Also, QBasic now supports line "labels." These labels are not required on every line, however, but can be used to direct program flow.
QBasic uses P-code, which stands for "pseudo code," so called because it's very similar to compiled code, but it's not completely compiled.
QBasic provides a way to share arguments with a limited number of subprograms rather than with the entire program.
support.microsoft.com /kb/73084   (755 words)

  
 MS-DOS QBasic command help
QBasic is a variant of the BASIC programming language designed by Microsoft.
QBasic is not installed by default when installing Windows 95 / Windows 98; however, it is still on the CD for support with older programs, as well as people still interested in programming in basic.
Windows 95 - QBasic can be located in different locations depending upon the release of Windows 95 you have, as well as if your CD is an OEM CD.
www.computerhope.com /qbasichl.htm   (0 words)

  
 Dictionary of Programming Languages
QBasic, or QuickBasic as it is sometimes called, is a dialect of BASIC created by Microsoft for application development under the DOS 'operating system'.
Later versions of QBasic featured better support for subroutines and extending the language environment with libraries written in C and assembly.
QBasic was the replacement for GW-Basic on MS-DOS in the mid-1980s.
cgibin.erols.com /ziring/cgi-bin/cep/cep.pl?_alpha=qr   (2116 words)

  
 Pete's QBASIC / QuickBasic Site
Is it possible to use command prompt commands with Qbasic?!
Founded in 1998 by Pete Berg, Pete's QBASIC Site was the first dedicated QB reviews site, and also served as a QB news, information and help center until mid-2000 (when the site disbanded).
Pete's QBASIC Site is a resource for QBASIC and QuickBasic programmers, and seeks to promote and perpetuate the QuickBasic programming language and online community.
www.petesqbsite.com   (1051 words)

  
 The QBasic Station - Beginner Tutorials
When QBasic executes this command, the screen is cleared and the cursor returns to the top left corner of the screen.
END will trick QBasic into thinking that there are no more lines to run and it will return you to the editor.
In QBasic, the line number (or label) can be either a number, a word, of a combination of the two as long as you only have that combination as a label once in the program.
www.qbasicstation.com /index.php?c=t_beg&t=begin   (1746 words)

  
 qbasic101.com
There are many things you will enjoy doing, and hope you will contribute back with some of your programs or adaptations.
There are lots of other downloads and files at "work stuff" for you to use, in convient zip packs..
See "resources and links" for one of the most comprehensive lists on the net of qbasic and other internet things; top 50, etc. At least 500 there.
www.judsonalumni.com /level4   (407 words)

  
 QBASIC Chapter 1 - Getting Started
That means that QBASIC understood the command that we typed in, and acted upon it.
QBASIC operates on the LET command by solving any math problems that is to the right of the equal sign using the standard Algebraic Order of Operations.
QBASIC allows you to define words as constants so that the language become more symbolic.
westcompsci.pima.edu /cis100/basic-01.html   (1518 words)

  
 QBasic Tutorial
QBasic is a very simple language to pick up, and yet it can accomplish a great deal.
There are numerous methods to manipulate data and present it to the user in QBasic.
QBasic is a fun and widespread language.BASIC is an extremely popular language with thousands of different versions world-wide, so it is mandatory that you learn it.
www.techiwarehouse.com /cms/engine.php?page_id=914f9c44   (3468 words)

  
 Pete's QBASIC / QuickBasic Site
QBASIC is a a stripped-down version of QuickBasic that Microsoft released in 1991, which was included for free with MS-DOS 5 and later versions.
QBASIC can only handle programs of a limited size, it lacks support for separate QuickLibrary modules other than the standard QB.QLB, and it is a program interpreter only.
This is QBASIC 1.1, the same version that is provided for free with Windows 95 and 98, as well as MS-DOS 5+.
www.petesqbsite.com /sections/introduction/intro.shtml   (433 words)

  
 QBasic
QBasic supports the basic data types discussed in the text book: integers, real numbers (floating point), characters, and Boolean as well as character strings, arrays, and records.
QBasic uses mostly familiar or intuitive operators, such as +, -, *,and / for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
The QBasic control structures that allows a program to repeat a certain section of code more than once based on the value of a condition are DO.
www.mhuffman.com /notes/language/qbasic.htm   (1812 words)

  
 QBASIC Programming for Kids
QBASIC will now tell you that your current program is not saved, and it will ask if you want to "Save it now?".
QBASIC's INT function can be used to convert a decimal number to an integer (a number without a decimal).
QBASIC can only open so many files, so if you leave some open, you might not be able to open any more.
www.tedfelix.com /qbasic   (12984 words)

  
 Hitmill.com - QBasic Programming
QBasic Programming resources with QBasic tutorials, QBasic chats, books, primers, textbooks, where to download QBasic, and compiler information for students new to computer programming.
QBasic Tutorial by Billy-Weng Murphy (page layering blocks the index frame at 800 x 600 res.
QBasic With An Introduction to Visual Basic 5.0 by David Schneider
www.hitmill.com /programming/qbasic.html   (234 words)

  
 QBASIC: Explained
Using QBASIC you can write easy structured code that looks both professional and extremely logical.
Let's suppose you want QBASIC to print a line that greets you (the typist or user) and then asks for your name.
It advises QBASIC that another statment will be followed after the colon.
www.angelfire.com /bc2/cuebasic/qpage3.html   (448 words)

  
 Smart Computing Article - Begin Programming With QBASIC   (Site not responding. Last check: )
QBASIC is a version of BASIC, which first appeared in 1975.
QBASIC's editing and search features are the same as those in DOS' text editor, such as opening multiple files, condensing text for maximum viewing capabilities, opening files in a read-only mode, and the search and find commands.
QBASIC commands are described in plain language with sample QBASIC program lines.
www.smartcomputing.com /editorial/article.asp?article=articles/1998/aug98/0803/0803.asp   (1344 words)

  
 Qbasic Central-Home of sonic X-treme
SonicX messageboard to comment about sonicX, or qbasic.
This final SonicX release for qbasic features enemies, and is thus a major step forward for this project.
Qbasic central was looking a little tired, so I revamped the look by removing the frames.
www.geocities.com /jo9992/qbasic.html   (880 words)

  
 Qbasic   (Site not responding. Last check: )
QBasic is a variant of the BASIC programming language, which is similar but different from the QuickBasic programming language.
The source code is compiled to an intermediate form within the integrated development environment (IDE), and this intermediate form is immediately interpreted on demand within the IDE.
QBasic has limited support for user-defined data types (structures), and several primitive types used to contain strings of text or numeric data.
www.javvin.com /softwareglossary/Qbasic.html   (120 words)

  
 Main Page - QBasic Gui Wiki   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The QBasic Wikia aims to provide information on the QBasic programming language.
Most (All) Qbasic and FreeBasic GUIs have to parse a scripting language or have a virtual machine which makes the programs run at best ten times slower than they could.
QBasic, or QuickBasic, is a version of the Basic language by Microsoft that came before it's newer version, VisualBasic.
qb.wikia.com /wiki/Main_Page   (774 words)

  
 Crankin' It Up with the QBasic Programming Environment > Loading QBasic   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is no different from having to load a word processor before writing a document—except with QBasic, you'll never feel obligated to write a letter to weird Uncle Henry.
QBasic actually includes its own word-processing program, which you will use to write your programs.
To get rid of the dialog box and get started with QBasic, press your keyboard's Esc key or use your mouse to click on the "Press ESC to clear this dialog box" text line.
www.informit.com /articles/article.asp?p=27008&seqNum=3   (444 words)

  
 QBasic Central
QBasic Central is not responsible for harm caused to any computer or computers by downloading a file.
These files have been tested and cleared, but still, you are encouraged to download at your own risk.
QBasic Central and SSP Productions is not affiliated with Microsoft Incorporated.
www.angelfire.com /ks/qbcentral   (164 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Qbasic by Example (Programming (Que)): Books: Greg M. Perry   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Coverage includes an introduction to QBasic language elements, as well as advanced topics such as data structures, subroutines and functions, and disk file processing.
However if you are inituative and can see outside the box you learn a lot of programming from the book and it is from the most basic to advanced topics included.
If you desire programming with windows, then qbasic will prepare you for Visual Basic which is known for rapid application development, and is gaining popularity around the world.
www.amazon.com /Qbasic-Example-Programming-Greg-Perry/dp/1565294394   (1535 words)

  
 Qbasic / Quickbasic News - Daily Qbasic News and Resources.
Qbasic / Quickbasic News - Daily Qbasic News and Resources.
Come on over to Qbasic New's tutorials section which is filled with tutorials covering every qbasic command!
With multiple issues in the bag, QB Express is defintely a must see for any QBer.
www.qbasicnews.com   (0 words)

  
 QBasic Missing from Windows 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: )
'qbasic' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
If you need to run QBasic in Windows 2000, you can copy it from a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0-based computer, or you can expand the files from a Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM.
The QBasic program is referred to in Windows 2000 Help, but the QBasic program is not included with Windows 2000.
support.microsoft.com /kb/258265   (161 words)

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