peter green wrote:
>> (Or is there another
>> language I may be happier with)?
>>     
> if you can get your head arround pascal syntax and can get hold of a copy
> (some older versions were put on cover CDs of many magazines at one stage,
> you may still be able to order the back issues or something) then seriously
> consider delphi (and btw a basic version of it looks like it will soon be a
> free download http://www.turboexplorer.com/delphihome.htm)
>
> delphi has the quick rad interface like VB but can produce standalone exes
> that don't need a support lib (that nearly fills a floppy before you've even
> started) but has a much better backend with far less of VBs annoying
> problems.
>
>   
Agreed. I write a few things with Delphi 5 and 6. The language is 
wonderful to work with. Very few problems.
And good "components" (smart objects) do wonders, such as serial 
communication, USB 2.0 support, etc.

--Bob

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