Bob Blick wrote
> Sergio Masci said:
>
> > As I don't remember seeing anyone else mention BASIC in this thread I
> > can only assume you are refering to XCSB. Perhaps I should point out
> > that XCSB actually runs native on a PIC. The compiler produces optimised
> > machine code that executes directly on the PIC. I have not yet come
> > across a compiler that generates native PIC machine code from Perl or
> > Python source.
>
> Ha ha ha very funny. No, the post in question suggested using a BASIC for
> GUI programming in X under linux.

I seem to be missing this post from the thread (possibly finger trouble with the
delete key).

>
> If you need to escalate this in to a language war, be my guest. I was
> suggesting using Tk/Perl for quick programming in X because it works for
> me. Use whatever tool you want, but please get the context right if you
> want attribute something to me.

No, I think a war will not be necessary in this instance.

Regards
Sergio Masci

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