11-27-2002, 10:08 AM
first off, qb's ide was DEFINATELY advanced for 1987. there are features in there that easily rival the best ides today, most notably the case-correction and syntax checking. i'm sure they had the ability to highlight syntax back then, but think to yourself... in 16-color screen zero text dont tell me that wouldnt look *slightly* wierd. also, it would make customizing colors waay to difficult. no, i value the two forementioned features high above syntax highlighting. i recognize my own code, and i dont need it. frankly, i'd like to see some of these features put into modern 32-bit ides. the only other kind i can stand for qb editing is notepad with the font set to terminal...
i]"I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum ... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?"[/i] - Dirty Harry