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  1. Oct 31st, 2000, 03:23 PM #1
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    Hi.

    What opinions do you have on making a commercial app in VB and distributing it? Would it be too much of a hassle because of the needed DLL's and such? I have Visual C++, but I don't know it as well as VB.

    Should I re-write the apps I want to sell in Visual C++ because they would be easier to distribute?

    Thanks for your opinions.
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  2. Oct 31st, 2000, 04:26 PM #2
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    In my opinion, I think it's better to make commerical Apps with Visual C++, rather than VB. C++ is faster and produces smaller Apps.
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  3. Oct 31st, 2000, 04:43 PM #3
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    C++ programs also seem to command more respect, since many people think that VB isn't a proper language (but what do they know - we know better!).
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  4. Oct 31st, 2000, 05:36 PM #4
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    Soooo.......

    You guys are suggested that I redo my apps from scratch in Visual C++ rather than distribute the VB versions I've already developed?
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    I say - if the app's good, it doesn't matter what you used. If it's in VB, then distribute it along with the runtimes...actually, since everyone has those, you almost don't need to.

    There's no point rewriting an app unless you have to. Otherwise, just make your new ones in it.
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    Parksie,

    Thanks for the reply.

    So you are saying make future apps that are going to be distributed widely in VC++ but make customer-specific apps that will be installed on only a few machines in VB?

    Thx.
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  8. Oct 31st, 2000, 07:01 PM #7
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    Use what works best for you! I think they werereferring to the fact C++ may command more respect from some devolopers than VB.

    I like VB since it more suits my needs. Smaller applications for a specific task. They can sell quicker at a lower price than something which is highly complicated.

    If your end users are having difficulty with your VB runtimes, etc. And C++ would be better suited to what you're doing... Than by all means code within what works.
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    Thanks for the feedback.
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  11. Nov 10th, 2000, 08:23 PM #9
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    I'm not sure if it's what you need, but try using InstallShield Express. The version I have scans the project for any necessary files it requires to run the compiled EXE and automaticly includes them.
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    Thanks for the information Jon.
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