GW-BASIC
GW-BASIC is a dialect of the BASIC programming language developed by Microsoft from IBM BASICA. Functionally identical to BASICA, its BASIC interpreter is a fully self-contained executable and does not need the Cassette BASIC ROM found in the original. It was bundled with MS-DOS operating systems on IBM PC–compatibles by Microsoft.
Key facts
- Programming language.name
- GW-BASIC
- Programming language.logo
- 300px
- Programming language.developer
- Microsoft
- Programming language.latest release version
- 3.23
- Programming language.influenced by
- IBM Cassette BASIC, IBM Disk BASIC, IBM BASICA
- Programming language.influenced
- QBasic, QuickBasic, MSX BASIC
- Programming language.operating system
- DOS
- Programming language.license
- ProprietaryMIT License (v1.0)
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Source code
This repo contains the original source-code for Microsoft's GW-BASIC interpreter, as of 1983. All files within this repo are released under the MIT (OSI) License as per the LICENSE file stored in the root of this repo. The source files in this repo are for historical reference and will remain read-only and unmodified in their original state. Please do not send Pull Requests suggesting any modifications to the source files. Further contribution guidance can be found in the Contributor's Guide stored in the root of this repo. This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact [email protected] with any additional questions or comments.
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GW-BASIC is a dialect of the BASIC programming language developed by Microsoft from IBM BASICA. Functionally identical to BASICA, its BASIC interpreter is a fully self-contained executable and does not need the Cassette BASIC ROM found in the original. It was bundled with MS-DOS operating systems on IBM PC–compatibles by Microsoft.
The language is suitable for simple games, business programs and the like. Since it was included with most versions of MS-DOS, it was also a low-cost way for many aspiring programmers to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. Microsoft also sold a BASIC compiler, BASCOM, compatible with GW-BASIC, for programs needing more speed.