Microsoft Basic, Now Open Source
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Microsoft has open-sourced its original BASIC interpreter, sparking nostalgia and interest in the tech community, with discussions revolving around its historical significance and technical aspects.
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Discussion (279 points, 3 days ago, 193 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45118392
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