>> I'm still trying to figure out what all that stuff is in the FBII
>> "header" file and just how much of it I can rip out and still make
>> My initial feeling for FB3 is that I won't be doing much
>> converting from my hordes of FBII code to FB3, but rather starting
>> from scratch with FB3 with new projects.
>
>Hi mel
>
>I must say that your post rings a bell with me. I have had exactly the same
>problems with my code. This may be because we have a very similar coding
>style - tight, close to the processor. So far, I haven't managed to convert
>any of my projects to FB^3, but as they're not speedmongers and continue to
>function even under 8.6, this doesn't worry me. The problem is not with
>FB^3, I hasten to add, but with me!
>
>I also came to the very same conclusions as you. And will be looking to
>start new projects from scratch in this environment. I also get this
>horrible feeling of starting out on a new journey with stiff new shoes, and
>having to leave my comfortable shoes at home.
>
>Here's hoping that we'll still manage to have some fun on the way.
>
>jonathan
>PS. Folks don't get me wrong on this, I've been a beta tester, I'm actively
>working to get FB^3 distributed and localised in Europe, I'm preparing the
>new FAQsheets... so I do believe in the thing. It's just that aside from
>that, and as a programmer - i'm having a rough time learning a new ball game
>at my (venerable) age.


Ditto. At least I'm not alone.

tedd

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