-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Visual Basic 5
- From: "vic" <vaf@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 16:57:30 -0400
C++ is better for games in general but much harder to use than VB which is
probably the easiest programming language to learn.
A game like Tetrus can probably be made with both, so it just depends on
what his programming knowledge - skill is. If he can handle C++ without
problem, go for it.
C++ can make better performing games(speed and quality)
Another advantage of C is that the program is standalone and runs on any PC.
VB depends on the VB runtime files to be included on the users system.
hth
vic
Lock and hide folders with maximum ease and security.
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/lh/lockhide.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tori" <verse@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 5:07 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Visual Basic 5
>
> Sorry he has Win98 installed. Would writing 'Tetris' type games be
> better done in VB or C++?
>
> Tori
>
> Faustus wrote:
>
> > You haven't mentioned what OS your friend has. Visual Basic 6 should
work
> > fine on 95/98 and up. The very latest version, Visual Basic .NET,
requires
> > XP/NT/2000. By 'requires', it means that it will only work on the
specified
> > OS.
> >
> > For the purposes of your friend's course, VB5 should be fine. As long as
the
> > PC running his programs has a suitable VB service pack installed (and
most
> > of us already do, or can obtain one easily enough), the games will most
> > likely work OK.
> >
> > Faustus
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Tori" <verse@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <undisclosed-recipients:>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 12:00 AM
> > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Visual Basic 5
> >
> > >
> > > I have a friend who wants to start creating standalone (.exe) games
for
> > > PC's and who has Visual Basic 5. Since he'll be learning as he goes
> > (found
> > > online classes, etc) is that version what he should have. I know VB 6
is
> > > out there, but seems to require Win2000. Does that mean it only
'writes'
> > for
> > > 2000 or just that it only WORKS on 2000? And can VB5 write for the
newer
> > > windows platforms?
> > >
> > > I'm hoping there is someone on the list who can answer this and has
some
> > > programming knowledge. I have NO clue about any of it.
> > >
> > > Tori
> >
> > To unsub or change your email settings:
> > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk
> >
> > To access our Archives:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/
> > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/
>
> To unsub or change your email settings:
> //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk
>
> To access our Archives:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/
> //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/
>
To unsub or change your email settings:
//www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk
To access our Archives:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/
//www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/
Other related posts:
