I really should detox my brain...
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Visual Basic 6.0 ...
It was broke, so I fixed it.
To paraphrase John; “VB6 is no more. VB6 has ceased to be. VB6 expired and gone to meet its maker. This is a late language. It's a stiff. Bereft of life, it rests in peace. If you hadn't booted into that old VM, it would not run nor install. It's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-language.”
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)
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Amsterdam?...and lots of option strict = on. :laugh:
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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To paraphrase John; “VB6 is no more. VB6 has ceased to be. VB6 expired and gone to meet its maker. This is a late language. It's a stiff. Bereft of life, it rests in peace. If you hadn't booted into that old VM, it would not run nor install. It's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-language.”
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)
I forgot to add the joke icon, for which I am sorry. And believe it or not, those who pay my salary still occasionally have me write programs in VB6 by request from our customers. I don't question their sanity. Truth be told I'm not afraid to code in VB6. :rolleyes:
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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I forgot to add the joke icon, for which I am sorry. And believe it or not, those who pay my salary still occasionally have me write programs in VB6 by request from our customers. I don't question their sanity. Truth be told I'm not afraid to code in VB6. :rolleyes:
It was broke, so I fixed it.
S Houghtelin wrote:
I don't question their sanity.
I do, and their ownership of a valid license for the IDE.
S Houghtelin wrote:
Truth be told I'm not afraid to code in VB6. :rolleyes:
Believe it or not, I enjoyed the langauge at one point. I also loved doing migrations; mixing languages is educative. ..but for anyone who is spending money on VB6 now: you don't bring out a new hollywoodmovie on a betamax video.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)
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S Houghtelin wrote:
I don't question their sanity.
I do, and their ownership of a valid license for the IDE.
S Houghtelin wrote:
Truth be told I'm not afraid to code in VB6. :rolleyes:
Believe it or not, I enjoyed the langauge at one point. I also loved doing migrations; mixing languages is educative. ..but for anyone who is spending money on VB6 now: you don't bring out a new hollywoodmovie on a betamax video.
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)
Eddy Vluggen wrote:
I do, and their ownership of a valid license for the IDE.
The license as far as I know didn't expire when MS decided to stop supporting VB6, it was valid when it was purchased through our MSDN account all those years ago. Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think we are required to buy a new license for every project we code.
Eddy Vluggen wrote:
..but for anyone who is spending money on VB6 now: you don't bring out a new hollywoodmovie on a betamax video.
I've tried to extoll the virtues of using current languages on current technology, but when the customer only has Betamax machines, they want Betamax videotapes. If you don't have them, they will go to someone who has Betamax tapes and spend their money there. VB6 is a dead language, I understand this... and I have migrated a few to C#, VB.NET and even to objective C. I think we are arguing the same point, I'm not saying VB6 is all that, I am saying I like getting paid. If it involves occasionally doing things in a manner I don't necessarily agree with I'll do it.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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I just realized that my brain is going badly... After one year of development of web/Node apps, I'm going to think in a loosely/anarchy-way than my usual German-like/obsessive/strong-way. Anyone knows a good recreation/detox place to wash my brain off any JavaScript trace, and restore the faithful C# mentality?
(JavaScript - C#) / 2 = C++
New version: WinHeist Version 2.1.1 new web site. I know the voices in my head are not real but damn they come up with some good ideas!
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Eddy Vluggen wrote:
I do, and their ownership of a valid license for the IDE.
The license as far as I know didn't expire when MS decided to stop supporting VB6, it was valid when it was purchased through our MSDN account all those years ago. Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think we are required to buy a new license for every project we code.
Eddy Vluggen wrote:
..but for anyone who is spending money on VB6 now: you don't bring out a new hollywoodmovie on a betamax video.
I've tried to extoll the virtues of using current languages on current technology, but when the customer only has Betamax machines, they want Betamax videotapes. If you don't have them, they will go to someone who has Betamax tapes and spend their money there. VB6 is a dead language, I understand this... and I have migrated a few to C#, VB.NET and even to objective C. I think we are arguing the same point, I'm not saying VB6 is all that, I am saying I like getting paid. If it involves occasionally doing things in a manner I don't necessarily agree with I'll do it.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
S Houghtelin wrote:
I don't think we are required to buy a new license for every project we code.
No, you're not; is it still available on MSDN for download? :doh:
S Houghtelin wrote:
they will go to someone who has Betamax tapes and spend their money there.
Sometimes I forget I have the luxury to be picky. I will not sell cars with deprecated parts; even if the customer is paying, he is also paying for the best way to spend his money. Which might mean that the recommendation would be to spend more on hardware, or sign a contract to take liability for all the risks involved in using outdated technology :) ..and sorry for ruining the joke by taking the topic seriously
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)
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S Houghtelin wrote:
I don't think we are required to buy a new license for every project we code.
No, you're not; is it still available on MSDN for download? :doh:
S Houghtelin wrote:
they will go to someone who has Betamax tapes and spend their money there.
Sometimes I forget I have the luxury to be picky. I will not sell cars with deprecated parts; even if the customer is paying, he is also paying for the best way to spend his money. Which might mean that the recommendation would be to spend more on hardware, or sign a contract to take liability for all the risks involved in using outdated technology :) ..and sorry for ruining the joke by taking the topic seriously
Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)
Eddy Vluggen wrote:
Sometimes I forget I have the luxury to be picky. I will not sell cars with deprecated parts; even if the customer is paying, he is also paying for the best way to spend his money. Which might mean that the recommendation would be to spend more on hardware, or sign a contract to take liability for all the risks involved in using outdated technology :)
I don't negotiate the deals, I just get the assignment and do the dirty work. :) Have a good weekend.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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Eddy Vluggen wrote:
Sometimes I forget I have the luxury to be picky. I will not sell cars with deprecated parts; even if the customer is paying, he is also paying for the best way to spend his money. Which might mean that the recommendation would be to spend more on hardware, or sign a contract to take liability for all the risks involved in using outdated technology :)
I don't negotiate the deals, I just get the assignment and do the dirty work. :) Have a good weekend.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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I just realized that my brain is going badly... After one year of development of web/Node apps, I'm going to think in a loosely/anarchy-way than my usual German-like/obsessive/strong-way. Anyone knows a good recreation/detox place to wash my brain off any JavaScript trace, and restore the faithful C# mentality?
Mario Vernari wrote:
Anyone knows a good recreation/detox place to wash my brain off any JavaScript trace, and restore the faithful C# mentality?
Mexico :-D
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy. In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. – Buddha
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Amsterdam?...and lots of option strict = on. :laugh:
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
All the smoke of Amsterdam can't be worse than the absurd disorder of the JavaScript world. It's much like saying "smoke is seriously unhealthy", but then everyone put new cigars on the market...
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(JavaScript - C#) / 2 = C++
New version: WinHeist Version 2.1.1 new web site. I know the voices in my head are not real but damn they come up with some good ideas!
I believed to hate C/C++ enough...now I know it's simpler to say what I love instead.
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Visual Basic 6.0 ...
It was broke, so I fixed it.
As other users, I really can't spit over VB6. Such a evil-machine payed my bills for over a decade, and STILL I'm using it because all the apps "spread" over time. VB6 is not something toxic: I'd say something "sticky" instead. Your greatest effort is take it off your programmer life...
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I just realized that my brain is going badly... After one year of development of web/Node apps, I'm going to think in a loosely/anarchy-way than my usual German-like/obsessive/strong-way. Anyone knows a good recreation/detox place to wash my brain off any JavaScript trace, and restore the faithful C# mentality?
Start meditating for 10 mins daily my friend. It would surely relax your brain waves :thumbsup:
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As other users, I really can't spit over VB6. Such a evil-machine payed my bills for over a decade, and STILL I'm using it because all the apps "spread" over time. VB6 is not something toxic: I'd say something "sticky" instead. Your greatest effort is take it off your programmer life...
Mario Vernari wrote:
VB6 is not something toxic: I'd say something "sticky" instead.
A great way to put it, agree 100% :thumbsup:
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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Mario Vernari wrote:
Anyone knows a good recreation/detox place to wash my brain off any JavaScript trace, and restore the faithful C# mentality?
Mexico :-D
Once you lose your pride the rest is easy. In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. – Buddha
