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==QBasic== |
==QBasic== |
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QBasic is an interpreter that [[Microsoft]] distributed with later versions of MS-DOS. It is based on QuickBASIC 4.5, with the [[compiler]] and parts of the language removed. Any program specifically written for QBasic will work under QuickBASIC 4.5 or later without changes. |
QBasic is an interpreter that [[Microsoft]] distributed with later versions of MS-DOS, replacing the classic-style interpreter ([[wp:GW-BASIC|GW-BASIC]]) that was included with earlier versions. It is based on QuickBASIC 4.5, with the [[compiler]] and parts of the language removed. Any program specifically written for QBasic will work under QuickBASIC 4.5 or later without changes. |
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(Note that it is not correct to refer to QuickBASIC as QBasic -- Microsoft considers them to be two seperate products.) |
(Note that it is not correct to refer to QuickBASIC as QBasic -- Microsoft considers them to be two seperate products.) |