Re: GSoft BASIC Free Version

[limtc <thyechean@gmail.com>]

Taken from the document that comes with the Free version. It think
MakeRuntime is what you think, but this probably isn't a compiler, but
bundle the runtime with the BASIC code you have.

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While the GSoft BASIC, the FREE Version! is a fine development system,
the commercial version certainly adds more features.  Here's a list of
the more important additions in the commercial version of the program:

   * Manual:  The commercial version includes a 329-page spiral bound
manual with an extensive index and table of contents.  This manual
includes a brief overview of Apple IIGS programming and extensive
documentation of the GSoft BASIC language and programming environment.

   * Memory:  GSoft BASIC, the FREE Version! is limited to 16K bytes
of program space and 16K bytes of variable space.  The commercial
version can use all of available memory for programs and variables.

   * MakeRuntime:  Converts any GSoft BASIC program to an S16 program
that can run from the Finder or any other program launcher, just like
an application created with a compiler or assembler.

   * DeToke Utility:  Runs from the ORCA shell, converting GSoft BASIC
tokenized programs into ASCII program files.  (You can also do this
from GSoft BASIC, the FREE Version! using the TSAVE or SSAVE
commands.)

   * CompileTool Utility:  Runs from the ORCA shell, compiling tool
header files for use by GSoft BASIC.

   * User Tools:  You get two user tools, with source code.  TimeTool
provides date and time commands, while GameTool gives your programs
access to joysticks, game paddles, and other devices that connect to
the game paddle port.

   * .PRINTER Driver:  This driver lets you print to an ASCII printer
from any application that can write files to GS/OS--including GSoft
BASIC programs, of course!

   * ORCA Version:  A second version of BASIC is included that runs
under the powerful ORCA development system.  The ORCA development
system is not included; this version is available for use by those who
already use ORCA for other kinds of programming.

   * Samples:  The commercial version includes a few samples that are
too large to run with GSoft BASIC, the FREE Version!