Comment Re:Why BASIC? What for? (Score 1) 783
FWIW, I used to write self modifying code in Rocky Mountain Basic. The editor was the user interface on HP200 computers. My programs interfaced with spectrum analyzers, multi channel data recorders, programmable tracking filters, and a matrix switch to shuffle all the signals. You actually can use basic for very useful work. There are a number of Basics available for unix if you look for them. My most recent programs have all been in perl, but I am just a language slut.