BHUBER@ECLA.USC.EDU.UUCP (09/24/87)
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
ranger@ecsvax.UUCP (10/01/87)
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
rupp@cod.UUCP (William L. Rupp) (10/01/87)
Can anyone tell me how much memory will be required for the new TML BASIC for the GS which has been announced? Does it require the APW? And is there any ballpark estimate as to when it will be availabe (beta? general release?) Thanks for any information you may be able to pass along. Bill ====================================================================== I speak for myself, and not on behalf of any other person or organization .........................How's that, Gary? ======================================================================
ranger@ecsvax.UUCP (10/02/87)
In article <842@cod.UUCP>, rupp@cod.UUCP (William L. Rupp) writes: > Can anyone tell me how much memory will be required for the new TML > BASIC for the GS which has been announced? Does it require > the APW? And is there any ballpark estimate as to when it will be > availabe (beta? general release?) > > Thanks for any information you may be able to pass along. > > > Bill Let me clear up some confusion on this point. Apple is releasing GS Basic. GS Basic is an INTERPRETED Basic. TML is releasing TML Basic, which is comp- iled. These are two separate products. APDA is distributing the Beta version og GS Basic (The Apple interpreted Basic product) for $50. The TML Compiler, which is GS Basic compatible, will sell for around $125, retail. It doesn't require APW, the new TML Pascal does not require APW either (both the APW ver- sion and the stand-alone version will be sold, take your pick). I don't know when Apple will release the finished version of GS Basic, probably in about 3 months, if I had to guess. Rick Fincher ranger@ecsvax