... Qbasic is a dos program whereas VB (Visual Basic) is a windows program. That means that while they both have successful communities of enthusiastic a programmer, Qbasic is old. And while it is perfectly good as a programming language, the operating system that it works and compiles in is getting less and less compatible with modern computers. So while the programs it makes might be intrinsically flawless, they are not useful. On the other hand since VB is a newer programming language, it can be used to make programs that can be distributed and possibly sold because the programs it makes are compatible with modern computers. Even programs that are not so good can be useful if made by VB. A second difference is in the way the programs are and can be made. VB is preloaded with all kinds of buttons and boxes, however mostly it is limited to these ...

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