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Thoreau BASIC
A free 64-bit BASIC interpreter for Windows and bare-metal x64 UEFI
A free 64-bit BASIC interpreter with GW-BASIC-style syntax, native x64 JIT, graphics, networking, and sound for Windows and bootable UEFI.
Overview
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Thoreau BASIC is a free 64-bit BASIC interpreter that combines classic line-numbered BASIC syntax with modern capabilities. It runs on Windows x64 and can boot directly on x64 machines as a UEFI application without an operating system.
The interpreter includes native x64 JIT compilation, 24-bit graphics, sprites, mouse input, TCP/IP and HTTP networking, and a complete GM/GS wavetable synthesizer. It supports playback of MIDI, WAV, FLAC and Opus files, as well as complex, quaternion and octonion mathematical values.
Programs can be packaged as standalone Windows EXE files or bootable EFI applications. The same BASIC language and runtime work identically on Windows and bare-metal UEFI, making it possible to write applications that run in both environments. Version 3.2 added file browsers and menus as ordinary BASIC commands, state checkpointing, and improved floating-point and complex arithmetic.
Feature notes
- Native x64 JIT compilation
- 24-bit graphics and sprites
- TCP/IP and HTTP networking
- GM/GS wavetable synthesis
- Multicore PARFOR
- Debugger and profiler
- Complex, quaternion and octonion arithmetic
- Standalone EXE and EFI creation
- File dialogs and menu selectors
- State checkpointing
Pricing
Pricing model: Free
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FAQ
- What operating systems does Thoreau BASIC support?
- Thoreau BASIC runs on Windows x64 and can boot directly on x64 machines as a UEFI application without an operating system.
- Can Thoreau BASIC programs be distributed as standalone applications?
- Yes, BASIC programs can be packaged as standalone Windows EXE files or bootable EFI applications.
- What multimedia capabilities does Thoreau BASIC have?
- It includes 24-bit graphics with sprites, mouse input, and a complete GM/GS wavetable synthesizer with support for MIDI, WAV, FLAC and Opus playback.
- Does Thoreau BASIC support multicore programming?
- Yes, it includes multicore PARFOR support for parallel execution.
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