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[Parabola]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here use multibase? My company is still using it, and I write in multibase almost daily. Just wondering how many other people do, and if they know of any good resources for it.

[WingedPanther]

I hadn't heard of it, and found locating resources for it challenging.

[Parabola]

well, i finally found the main site for it, apparently it is also known as BigMax. Basically, it uses a dot prompt, and various assembly languages... here's a quick look:

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# The Operating System

* Runs within Linux OS. Earlier versions ran within DOS and Windows.
* Runs on any 80x86-based hardware.

* Multi-tasking: independent tasks allow concurrent Web connections, control jobs, system jobs, development, etc. to take place at the same time.
* Multi-User: remote workstations can log on and access all system operations (given security permissions).
* Supports a command prompt for basic control.
* Standard text-based interface, with graphics option.
* Written in assembly language.

# Native Languages

* 8086-based assembly language, enhanced for block-structured programming.
* xBASE database language supports all database functions in addition to being the primary control language. With over 400 functions, it can be used to create database applications, Internet applications (it is the server-side scripting language), and to access all system functions.
* Both languages are compilers. The xBASE language (referred to as MultiBase) produces a run-time pseudo code for fast execution.
* A linking loader loads all programs with automatic resolution of external references.
* Imbedded text editors are included for easy text/program viewing and modification.
* Debuggers included for all languages.

If you want to look at it, here's the link:
Welcome to Cykic Software

with that in mind, I think i'll pop into the assembly language forum and ask around.

[relapse]

Never heard of it. Why are they still using it?

[Parabola]

To put it simply- the company doesn't want to spend more money

[WingedPanther]

MySQL, PostGRESQL, SQLite, of course, there's the migration costs...