Where are all the programmers? — #23

Post #23 by ClassicHasClass

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Development
Post Date	Wed, 4 Nov 2009 - 04:23
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/where-are-all-the-programmers.18887/

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REALbasic v1.1.1 is still a good choice for RAD. Compiles nice, small 68K programs, and has some powerful features like easy-to-use TCP sockets.

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I generally agree with that. Programs aren't that small, however. The runtime (which is embedded in a compiled program) was 1MB+ when I used RB 2.5. Fine for Mac IIs and Quadras, but not for a Plus or SE. I briefly investigated writing an extension that would enable contextual menus in System 7, but I think that my first compile was 1.5MB in size.

So use FutureBASIC. It makes nice, tiny executables. Like I say, I even wrote an extension with FB2 once. And it's freeware!