FreeBASIC Compiler (original) (raw)
Open-source, free, multi-platform BASIC compiler, with syntax similar MS-QuickBASIC (including the GFX statements), that adds new features such as pointers, unsigned data types, inline assembly, a pre-processor and many others.
License
GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (LGPLv2), GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)
Passwordless Authentication and Passwordless Security
Identity is everything. Protect it with Duo.
It’s no secret — passwords can be a real headache, both for the people who use them and the people who manage them. Over time, we’ve created hundreds of passwords, it’s easy to lose track of them and they’re easily compromised. Fortunately, passwordless authentication is becoming a feasible reality for many businesses. Duo can help you get there.
User Ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars
★★★★★
★★★★
★★★
★★
★
ease 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 3 / 5
features 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 4 / 5
design 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 4 / 5
support 1 of 5 2 of 5 3 of 5 4 of 5 5 of 5 3 / 5
User Reviews
Very good compiler. Cross-platform. Can make Windows DLL and Linux SO, without changes at all. Installed and configured in Windows with Geany editor.
FreeBASIC is a wonderful version of BASIC with excellent interoperability with C. The syntax is easy to learn and the compiler is easy to set up. I have set up FreeBASIC on four of my computers, 2 PC's running Win 11 and 2 PC's running Lubuntu. One, of course, has to be familiar with using the command line and setting up the PATH to the compiler. If one is looking for an easy to set up all-in-one solution for Windows with the compiler 'built-in', then look for WinFBE by Paul Squires on Github.
Somewhat compatible witn QBasic programs. Extremely slow for console I/O (PRINT TAB()).
There is no documentation other than a readme.txt, and the biggest problem I've found--and have had--is getting it to load and run. It's actually EASIER for me to recompile old programs using DosBox and QB45--as much as a pain as it is.
What is it? Can I get it to run on win8? Read more reviews >
Additional Project Details
Operating Systems
MS-DOS, Cygwin, MinGW/MSYS2, Linux, FreeBSD, Windows
Intended Audience
Developers
User Interface
OpenGL, Win32 (MS Windows), DirectX, GTK+, Curses/Ncurses, SDL, Allegro
Programming Language
Related Categories
Assembly Build Tools, Assembly Code Generators, Assembly Compilers, C Build Tools, C Code Generators, C Compilers, BASIC Build Tools, BASIC Code Generators, BASIC Compilers
2004-10-22