On 23 Feb., 18:42, Michael Black <et...@ncf.ca> wrote: > > When I can compile a C program now as fast as I could run a BASIC program > in the old days, there is no longer a "benefit" to using BASIC. For an experienced programmer perhaps, but not if you want to learn a programming language. I'm still convinced that modern BASIC is still easier to learn than C/C++. bye Marcus