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macole@wam.umd.edu (Mario A. Cole) writes:

>In article <1992Aug17.230209.2469@nic.csu.net> sulistio@futon.SFSU.EDU (Sulistio Muljadi) writes:
>>Hi,
>>I would like to know more about VisualBASIC.  I keep hearing about it and
>>wondered about it.  What is it?  and how does it compare with Borland C++.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>-- 
>>Mul			    |  Alt. address: sulistio@sutro.sfsu.edu

>Visual Basic really doesn't compare to Borland C++, but it does have its 
>advantages.  It's very easy to learn and use.  You can create buttons, dialog
>boxes, list boxes, etc. and link code to them with ease.  If you plan to make a
>small Windows app with very little turnaround time, VB is the way to go.  I'm
>using both BC++ and VB.  Of course, being the programming weenie that I'm, I
>prefer BC++, but when our customers want a very quick turnaround time, I can
>get it done with VB in less than a day.  Honestly, I think VB is good for 
>those who really don't want to deal with the overwhelming capabilities of
>BC++.  

>In a nutshell, VB is very good but if you have the time and the knowledge, 
>BC++ is the best way to go.  

>Of course this is just my opinion...whatever it's worth.
>Hope this helps.
>Mario


You bet!!! VB is "F", "U", double-"N" - fun !!! I can't remember anyone
ever saying that about C, C++, Turbo Pascal (at least after version 4),
or Windows programming in general. VB takes away about 90% of the 
"drivel" programming and lets you get down to the "meat" of the 
problem. I'm not saying it's efficient or that it can solve all
programming problems because it can't.

It is fairly stable and doesn't need a monster hard disk to load. It
is also pretty cheap. One consideration - it has been out for quite a
while; anyone know if version 2 is due soon? 

Rod Rempel - rrempel@sfu.ca
Department of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University 
... if two million people do a stupid thing it's still a stupid thing.