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I checked the main site and did a search, but couldn't find out how the demo/trial version of PureBasic differs from the full version. Is there a page listing the differences?

- 800 lines of code limit
- no predefined API functions, constants, interfaces or structures
- executable includes always the debugger-code (larger and slower)

I think this is all

Greetings - Thomas

ts-soft wrote:- 800 lines of code limit
- no predefined API functions, constants, interfaces or structures
- executable includes always the debugger-code (larger and slower)

And IIRC, you couldn't create DLLs with the demo version.

ts-soft wrote:- executable includes always the debugger-code (larger and slower)

Huh, is this true for licensed versions?
Do I have to disable the debugger before I compile?

No, not with the full version.
You can't disable the debugger at all in the demo version.

So, it would be suitable for beginners to learn the language?

Yes.

wysardry wrote:So, it would be suitable for beginners to learn the language?

Personally, I believe that PureBasic is suitable for the novice to the expert.

TI-994A wrote:

wysardry wrote:So, it would be suitable for beginners to learn the language?

Personally, I believe that PureBasic is suitable for the novice to the expert.

Of course you're right, but I think he was refering to the demo version of PureBasic.

Yes, I meant the demo version. I am thinking of starting a tutorial site and was just wondering if it could also be useful to those who haven't bought a licence yet.

Debugger can be disabled in newer demo version.

@Fred: did other things change too (source size limit, DLLs, ...)?

No, it's all displayed when you launch the demo.

wysardry wrote:Yes, I meant the demo version. I am thinking of starting a tutorial site and was just wondering if it could also be useful to those who haven't bought a licence yet.

That sounds great. You can do quite a lot with 800 lines, and although API support is not built-in, it can still be used through the Import or OpenLibrary() functions. Just think of it as PureBasic Express!

TI-994A wrote:... Just think of it as PureBasic Express!

Since some users don't like demo software, this might be an idea for Fred to consider.

Re-brand the demo to be PureBasic Express and launch a campaign
that it is now available at no charge.

-blueb