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Borland's Turbo Basic, a BASIC compiler first released in the 1980s and later sold to Microsoft as PowerBASIC's predecessor line, is back in discussion among developers reminiscing about classic DOS-era programming tools. The compiler was known for its speed and affordable price, part of Borland's famed Turbo series alongside Turbo Pascal. Commenters are revisiting its history and legacy in early personal computing.
- 2Borland Turbo Basic gets a nostalgic look back●Borland Turbo Basic https://dosdays.co.uk/topics/Software/borland_turbo_basic.php # HackerNews # Tech # Programming
A reference page documenting Borland's Turbo Basic, the 1980s compiler for DOS-era programming, is circulating among developers on tech forums. Turbo Basic was part of Borland's famous 'Turbo' lineup, later sold to and evolved by Microsoft as QuickBasic. The renewed attention reflects ongoing nostalgia and historical interest in early programming tools among the developer community.