On 2007-01-05, Edward Feustel <efeustel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> "Merrilee Larson" <merrile@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:21mnh.121515$hn.75939@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Hi......
>>
>> I'd like to be a new user to Icon!! However, I'm wondering if it's
>> pointless? Does Icon still have life in it? I come from a Perl/PHP
>> background. I want to use Icon in context of CGI scripts. Is there a
>> wrapper for MySQL or postgreSQL, for example? Will I be trying to beat
a
>> dead horse? Please, don't anyone take offense at my inquiries here.
>> --
>
> Much of the community continues with Unicon (Un-icon) that is available
on
> SourceForge. It makes some changes to basic Icon, but introduces an
> Object model, and adds an extensive System Library that permits powerful
> scripting of internet communication and use of SQL databases. Most of
the
> Icon library appears to carry over and there is an elementary IDE and
> on-line help.
>
> A good book on Unicon with lots of examples is available from Clint
Jeffrey
> if you do not wish to print out your own copy.
>
> When I have a project with text processing I turn to Icon or
Spitbol/Snobol,
> depending
> on what needs doing..
> Regards,
> Ed
Thanks for your reply! OOP and I simply do not get along. ;) Would I be
forced into doing OOP with Unicon, or is it possible to program
traditionally? TIA...
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