29 Dec
2001
29 Dec
'01
1:31 p.m.
On Sat, 29 Dec 2001 gwynp(a)artware.qc.ca wrote:
Which aren't what you want. But let me heartily
recomend Clipper.
It compiles 99% of dBase programs and more. The 2 features I really
liked of Clipper where that it worked like a real compiler (ie,
compiled to .obj files, linked to .exe. Back in the day I used a 3rd
party incremental linker which saved much time during compiles) but
Yes, I used an incremental linker as well ("Blinker" is what it was called
if I'm not mistaken). It made a tremendous difference on a 286 :)
Clipper did/does rock, but once I got into FoxPro I preferred it.
above all, XCOMMANDS! These allowed you to add new
syntax to the
language, which would be mapped onto function calls. Think of it as a
sophisticated pre-processor. I've heard rumours of someone
implementing Fortran as Clipper xcommands.
Never used or even heard of those but that sounds cool.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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