On Sat, 29 Dec 2001 gwynp_at_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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