FreeBasic is a 32-bit, cross-platform, QuickBasic compatible language. This page will talk about getting and installing it on the two main platforms of OHR Development (Windows and Linux). DOS32 may compile, but will not run. It is not supported.

Note: The following versions are currently supported:

• 0.21.0 (recommended)
• 0.20.0

[edit] Windows

1. Download FreeBasic 0.21.0b
2. Run the installer.

[edit] Linux

[edit] Ubuntu & Debian

Download the FreeBasic DEB package from http://www.getdeb.net/app/FreeBASIC+Compiler (doesn't work anymore?)

[edit] Mandriva

Download an RPM package from ftp://ftp.linuxcenter.ru/pub/Mandriva/EduMandriva/educontrib/2009.0/i586/FreeBASIC-0.20.0b-1mdv2009.0.i586.rpm

[edit] Other Linux

1. Download FreeBasic 0.21.0b standalone
2. Extract the archive to a folder (it can be in HOME, the binaries will be moved)
3. Run the install.sh script

Voila!

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[edit] See Also

• Compile Error: 'fbc' is not recognized as an internal or external command
• More detailed FreeBasic-on-Linux instructions