BOOK. GETTING STARTED. BASIC 7.1
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The Setup
Chapter 2.- The Setup offers you a series of choices, letting you specify where to install the files and what features and utilities you want to install. Later you can run Setup to install selectively features you decide to add.

Using the QuickBasic Extended
Chapter 3.- The QuickBasic Extended (QBx) environment is a powerful editor for developing Basic applications under Ms-Dos.

Using the Programmer's WorkBench
Chapter 4.- The Programmer's WorkBench (PWB) is an advanced development editor that features a powerful environment and integrates the compiler, Link, Nmake, and the CodeView debugger. The Programer's WorkBench is intended for tasks that are not supported by the editor; can be used for Basic or other languages.

Using the CodeView
Chapter 5.- The CodeView debugger (CV) helps you locate, identify, and resolve bugs in programs under Ms-Dos or OS/2. The CodeView can help you debug programs compiled from within the editor, the Programmer's WorkBench, or from the command line.

Using the Online Help
Chapter 6.- The Advisor online Help system is more than a learning tool, it's a reference database designed especially for professional programmers. The Help gives you instant reference information about the Basic language, development environments, compiler options, utilities, and error messages.

The Memory Management in Ms-Dos
Chapter 7.- This chapter explains how to increase the amount of memory available under Ms-Dos to help you create the largest possible running applications using each of the Basic environments. It shows you how to take advantage of extended and expanded memory.