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by epc 427 days ago
No. I found it frustrating that so many BASIC programs had odd quirks or dependencies on one platform that I couldn't figure out how to mimic on whatever I was programming on (first a MicroVideo Interact, then an Apple 2 with Integer Basic followed eventually by AppleSoft Basic). I used to type in programs from the Creative Computing compilation books and hit various roadblocks because some of the programs would rely on commands specific to paper tape or the specific digital tape (not home computer cassette) drive in use.