potential PPC Amiga REAL CHEAP

[Louis Dias]

mdma wrote:

I found this BASIC, which is more useful than VB.  Portable to 4 platforms.

Come on Lou, write us an OS in BASIC.  With all those RAD features at your fingertips you should be ready to demo a prototype in no time at all.

I think that's great.  It doesn't mention being object-oriented though.

If you read my last post, and many before that, you already know why I will never write an OS.  I've never claimed to be an expert in such a thing.  I've never put myself on a pedastal in the face of all the "credible experts" (I love keyboard warriors) that like to diss me.  Funny, with that link you counter some of the things your fellow BASIC-antagonists have been trying to drive down my throat.

Yes, PureBASIC is interesting, but unless my boss pays me to code in it, I won't be.  It's simple economics that some people here will never understand until they get older.

[Louis Dias]

Karlos wrote:

keyword rich language :-D

So because a language replaces things like for(){} with For/Next, it's keyword rich?  ...and a compiler almost cares...

The defense rests...

[Louis Dias]

GadgetMaster wrote:

clearly lou_dias you have no clue. AMOS is the greatest programming language in the world. and nothing else can touch it.

LOL, Blitz is the shiznit!

[Louis Dias]

adolescent wrote:

Low level OS control, system calls*, port access, memory management, use inline assembly, make fast running programs, etc.

All the old 6.0 WinAPI calls still work.  You do when defining a structure have to use the new method but all api calls still work.  I communicate with COM and LPT ports both through an ActiveX wrapper and directly using some code I found on MSDN:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;823179

[Louis Dias]

mdma wrote:

VB is taught to the young kids that aren't so bright and just barely managed the grades to get innto college.  It used to be Pascal.

Java is taught to the next level up.  It used to be C and assembly (68k and x86).

C++ and assembly is taught at the highest intelligence level for the most complex assignments.

What does this say to you?

Most people go there whole lives without ever learning to drive a stick shift.  Does that make them dumb?

I am part of that old curriculum than learned Fortran, Pascal, C and assembler.  I went back on my own and took a class on C++ and read a book on Java and PHP....  So what?

Infact, that is my answer - "So what?"

I prefer VB.net - so what?

[Louis Dias]

adolescent wrote:

How about this (it's fairly common to need this information);  Get CPU information, speed, model, manufacturer, stepping, etc. using just VB code.  

Code: [Select]

Imports System.Management

Dim query As New ManagementObjectSearcher("select * from win32_processor")

For Each cpu As ManagementObject In query.Get()

    Console.WriteLine(cpu("Name"))
    Console.WriteLine(cpu("Speed"))

Next

etc...

also look here for user and OS information

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/interopmigration/linux/mvc/takeadv.mspx

[Louis Dias]

mdma wrote:

So you prefer it. The whole point that everyone else is trying to make to you is that just because you prefer it, that doesn't make it superior to everything else.

No, everyone including you are saying that I have an inferior intellect for preferring it.  The difference being I never cared what anyone else preferred...not one iota...

[Louis Dias]

Karlos wrote:

koaftder wrote:
with all the flack buzzing around this thread you'd think somebody dropped a mohammad cartoon in here.

Well, some VB loving infidel did dare to ridicule the good name of C, after all :-D

Actually, other that pat each other in the back, none of you has changed my preference or opinion.

[Louis Dias]

Karlos wrote:

Regardless, if you want to develop serious software for OS4, C/C++ are your only real choices anyway. There was an AMOS project, I don't know where that is up to :-)

Oh, I knew that like 10 years ago.  But I've never said that I was going to develop anything for OS4.

back in 95/96 is when I bought Gamesmith 2.0 to develop games for the Amiga and it was all in C.  That's when I went out and took a real C & C++ class but by the time I was done with that, I got an IT job doing PICK BASIC w/UniVerse db programming.  Shortly after that, I found VB and the rest as they say is history.  Needless to say, I've made a career out of BASIC with a dash of Visual FoxPro.

[Louis Dias]

Gee, I'd hate to get back on topic and all but...

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/688/688570p1.html

I'm thinking that mystery connector is for optical digital audio.  I use that on my HD receiver and I believe the connecter has that same exact shape...looks like those Dolby 7.1 rumors are atleast a possibility... Also, it would be sweet if the component video cable I currently own for the GC would plug right in to Revolution.  Doesn't sound so strange when you realize their composite a/v cable has been the same since the SNES...

[Louis Dias]

adolescent wrote:

That's back on topic?  Or, was "Lou Diaz's Random Nintendo Fanboy Rants" the topic all along and you were just using OS4 as a smokescreen to spread your Pro-Nintendo, Pro-VB.NET, and Pro-Pontiac Fiero propaganda.   :-P

Oh, you've discovered my grand scheme to take over the world by making everyone drive Fieros, play Nintendo and program in VB.NET...  You win the prize.



:destroy:

[Louis Dias]

koaftder wrote:
Everytime this thread dies you have to bust out our signature double post, wtf.

Double post?

I'm guessing your posts correspond your regular drinking binges. Just let of the controller, set down the crack pipe, enjoy a little time away from the computer.

Don't assume everyone has the same bad habits you do.  Though I find it amusing that you wish this thread dead then continue to post in it...  :-?

Ah the hypocracy...

[Louis Dias]

well, I was billed $4500 on the 9th for the transmission swap (includes parts) set to be begin next week.

I'm still waiting for the 4 new bearings (5x4.75" formerly 5x100mm), front susp crossmember, tubular A-arms, 4 Wilwood multi-piston calipers, 4 12" rotors, pads and rear bump-steer correction kit to be delivered to the same place.  I will have to pay extra labor for that installation.

I shipped my 4 Chrome wheels last week.  My Falken 512's 255/60/16ZR tires have already arrived there.

Does that please you?

For further info about the build of my car:
http://www.realfierotech.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=2561

[Louis Dias]

I worked part-time at an auto-auction lot in 2003 between IT jobs and have driven every car between 1980 (and some older ones) and 2003 ever sold in America.

I like Fieros.  I do like the look of C5 Vettes but the car is too big for it's own good.  For 1/2 the investment I can have a Fiero looking as good (although different) and be just as fast and handle better.

While my frame is 20 years old...none of the major components will be.  The transmission is coming from a 2006 Pontiac G6, for instance.

Besides, upgrading cars is more rewarding than upgrading PCs.

[Louis Dias]

The Fiero is a 2 seater.  Also, it's value's actually been going up.  But besides that, I'll be taking it to the insurance appraiser.  This is a must when you do as many "upgrades" as I am doing.

Depreciation's only a concern with "new" cars.  When I buy a Fiero, I don't care what it's worth now or in 5 years.  It is only going to matter if it's stolen or in an accident.

[Louis Dias]

Tripitaka wrote:
Tell me it runs on Fuel Cells and I'll be happy.  :lol:
Tell me you've got OS4 running on that damn Cube and I'll be happier still. :roflmao:

Coincidentally, the failed GM EV1 car was prototyped on a Fiero chasis and eventually developed on an all-aluminum version of the Fiero chasis...

There are actually atleast several fuel-cell-powered Fieros on the road.

http://greenplanet3.org/ev/

We'd all be happier if OS4 was running on the GC...because then anyone could actually get their hands on the hardware...  The GC is certainly not VAPORWARE!