Re: GSoft BASIC 1.2 Released

[Mike Pfaiffer <pfaiffer@mbnet.mb.ca>]

Mike Westerfield wrote:
> 
> Version 1.2 of GSoft BASIC, the newest Apple IIGS language from the Byte
> Works, is now available. Version 1.2 fixes several bugs and adds a few new
> features to GSoft BASIC 1.1.

	Took a *quick* look at the 1.1 documentation. Not bad. I may have
missed it, but is the file access in the style of MBASIC or Applesoft? 

> The new features include a HEX$ command for converting numbers to
> hexadecimal format; two new pragmas for blocking CTRL-C interrupts while a
> program runs, and blocking tool errors when a program completes; support for
> named labels instead of just line numbers; the ability to jump out of a
> structured statement; support for type characters in tool interface files;
> and optional parameters for the RENUMBER command.

	Good features. I like the ideas.
 
> Registered owners of GSoft BASIC can get the upgrade free when they order
> any other product from the Byte Works, Inc. If you are not ordering another
> product, you can still get the upgrade worldwide for a $5 shipping and
> handling charge.

	One thing you forgot to mention is the cost of the registered version.
I am still trying to scrape up the cash to update my APW C to Orca/C. I
guess I'll have to add this BASIC to my wish list. ;-)
 
> GSoft BASIC, The FREE Version! has also been updated. You can download GSoft
> BASIC, The FREE Version! Version 1.2 from the Byte Works web site.
> 
> Check out all the details, including the upcoming GSoft BASIC course on
> Delphi, on our web site at http://www.hypermall.com/byteworks.


				Later
				Mike


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