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I got few books on Astronomical algorithms that contain PowerBasic code.
So to dig it through, I plan to pick up this PowerBasic tool.
Any thoughts and experience to share?
Also I searched on this code project site and find several posts from Chris Boss. Browsed through them and feel good.
diligent hands rule....
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I will buy that license to work on it...
diligent hands rule....
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My thought is ugh, no thanks. I would be rewriting those algorithms in C++ with very little hesitation.
"They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul! Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers! Can I get an amen?"
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It seems like BASIC is much simpler than C++. I will take a quick look...
diligent hands rule....
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It can be but if you use constructs in C++ that are the same or similar to those used in the BASIC then they become similar in complexity. That's not the issue for me though. I have so many tools available to me in C++ that I would never consider BASIC.
"They have a consciousness, they have a life, they have a soul! Damn you! Let the rabbits wear glasses! Save our brothers! Can I get an amen?"
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this video is great![Rose | [Rose]](https://www.codeproject.com/script/Forums/Images/rose.gif)
diligent hands rule....
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Yeah, it's a wormrabbit hole! If you liked that one, make sure to check out some his other content. It's tough to make real-time programming videos entertaining/fun, but this guy does it. I wish my instructors at uni would have been that good! 
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"Hope is contagious"
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Visual Studio (if 2010 could do it I'll wager VS2022 will do it even more easily) under the VisualBasic hegemonistic will take QBASIC in a straight paste. It'll complain a lot during compile but once you see how nominal the error messages are you'll say to yourself "Gee, this is easier to convert that I thought it would be". Try it!
modified 11-Mar-23 20:19pm.
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Because it's a form of Basic, you'll get the typical whining about that.  But so far, not too bad on that.
Knowing nothing about PowerBasic, I did a brief search on it. My guess was that it's a successor to TurboBasic, and I was right, it was the product of the guy who wrote TurboBasic for Borland in the 80's. It's an active product, has 1,000+ users in an active forum.
It's inexpensive, $175 for the main tools, which is cheap compared to Visual Studio Professional, which is $45/month. It produces light-weight executables, VERY unlike C# or Java. EXEs should distribute easily.
The current version apparently enables OO, so you can do that where you want. And it's BASIC syntax, which is easy to read.
The cons?
It produces only 32-bit executables, in a world that is primarily 64-bit. Some functions require Windows API calls, which from my Visual Basic days were not always easy to do.
A really important question -- what are you going to do with it?
If you're looking at hobby applications, it's probably fine. If you're looking at commercial development, the 32-bit limit may be a hindrance.
Here's another choice I found in my search: PureBasic - A powerful BASIC programming language[^]
This product appears to do more, including 64-bit applications AND it has a free version, so you can try it before you buy it.
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very good info!
diligent hands rule....
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Will it work with Windows XP?
"Before entering on an understanding, I have meditated for a long time, and have foreseen what might happen. It is not genius which reveals to me suddenly, secretly, what I have to say or to do in a circumstance unexpected by other people; it is reflection, it is meditation." - Napoleon I
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it works up to from Windows to Windows 10...
diligent hands rule....
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Southmountain wrote: Any thoughts and experience to share?
If you actually want the algorithm and not just or only the results then you should analyze the code and then rewrite it in something you are already familiar with.
Overwise is the code on a disc, online or in some otherwise electronic form? If not then do the the same as the first suggestion. Typing in the code and then figuring out what you typed wrong and how to run it in the first place will not be worth the time.
If it is in electronic and all you care about is the results then get the compiler/interpreter and the source from the book at put them altogether in one location on your home system. With lots of notes on how to run the compiler/interpreter. That way when you get busy and then come back 6 months later you don't have to start from scratch.
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yes, I know what these algorithms do and mainly focus on the result to use...
diligent hands rule....
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Me: Answer a question like OriginalGriff
ChatGT: Sure, I'd be happy to try! What's your question?
Me: What backup software should I use?
ChatGPT: Well, that depends on your specific needs and preferences. There are many backup software options available, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few popular options to consider:
Acronis True Image: This software offers comprehensive backup and recovery features, including disk imaging, cloud backup, and ransomware protection.
EaseUS Todo Backup: This software is user-friendly and offers a wide range of backup options, including system, file, and disk imaging.
Carbonite: This cloud-based backup software is popular for its automatic, continuous backup and easy-to-use interface.
Backblaze: Another popular cloud-based backup option, Backblaze offers unlimited backup storage and affordable pricing.
Ultimately, the best backup software for you will depend on factors like the size and complexity of your data, your budget, and your preferred backup method (e.g. cloud vs. local). It's a good idea to research and compare several options before making a decision
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Cross Check, asked the same...
Me: Answer a question like OriginalGriff
CGPT: Certainly, I'll do my best to emulate OriginalGriff's style of answering questions. Please ask me a question and I'll give it a shot!
Me: What backup software should I use?
CGPT: Well, that really depends on your specific needs and preferences. There are a lot of different backup software options out there, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
Some popular backup software options include:
Acronis True Image: This is a popular backup software that offers both local and cloud backups, as well as features like ransomware protection and disk cloning.
EaseUS Todo Backup: This software offers a variety of backup options, including system backups, disk/partition backups, and file backups. It also includes features like encryption and compression.
Backblaze: This is a cloud-based backup service that's popular for its ease of use and affordable pricing. It offers unlimited storage for a flat monthly fee.
Carbonite: Another cloud-based backup service, Carbonite is known for its reliable backups and easy-to-use interface. It offers both personal and business plans.
Ultimately, the best backup software for you will depend on your specific needs and budget. It's a good idea to do some research and read reviews before making a decision.
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I like the fact that we can now automate self-searching on the Internet.
And if you used it every day I bet you could answer twice as many questions in a working day
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EaseUS is terrible and should not even be on the radar.
Really, I tried to clone a disk with it and it flat doesn't work.
Sticking with Acronis
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You should ask ChatGPT to clone your hard drive for you 
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Ron Anders wrote: EaseUS is terrible and should not even be on the radar.
EaseUS is permanently on my black list. It had been a while some piece of software annoyed me to that extent, but it succeeded.
A few weeks ago, I was looking for a way to extend the size of the OS disk for a VM that was running out of space. As I recall, since it's a VM, resizing the virtual disk was trivial through the virtualization software (Hyper-V in this case). But once rebooted, the OS (as expected) just saw additional space available at the end of the OS partition - an empty partition that I needed to combine with the one just before it.
You'd think it'd be a trivial task (given the right resources and know-how), but it turned out not to be the case. The last thing I would do was just to assume something would "just work". This is what EaseUS's trialware did - "trust us, if you clicked OK now, the full version would do it, with no risk of corruption, or making your OS non-bootable. Just give us money, it'll work, promised."
No, that's exactly what I cannot trust some software to do successfully. Blocking a user from applying a vital operation is exactly how not to get people to buy your software. I need proof that it works, since apparently it's not so easy.
In the end, after further googling with better keywords, what I needed to do turned out to be supported by Windows's built-in diskpart. I'm just glad I found that out before giving those clowns some money.
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I was playing around with ChatGPT and I must say it's not bad at all
Me: Answer a question like OriginalGriff
ChatGPT: Sure, I can try! What's your question?
Me: How do I do my programming homework
ChatGPT:
Well, the first thing you need to do is read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand what is being asked of you. Then, start by breaking down the problem into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Next, determine which programming language or tools you will need to use to complete the assignment. If you're not sure, check with your instructor or classmates for guidance.
Once you have a plan in place, start coding! Take it one step at a time, testing and debugging your code as you go. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck - there are many resources available, such as online forums or your instructor's office hours.
Finally, when you have completed your assignment, be sure to test it thoroughly to make sure it meets all the requirements. Good luck!
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... outsource it to Elbonia.
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Quote: Edit -- This somehow got posted to the wrong thread. Please ignore this.
I will second Griff's AOMEI Backupper. It's easy to use and the free version is fairly feature rich. The paid version unlocks some additional features but I've never needed them for the backups I do.
I chose it based on a past recommendation from Griff so my vote should probably only count for half. 
modified 9-Mar-23 15:03pm.
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