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Microsoft BOB vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at Microsoft BOB and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft BOB

Microsoft BOB

Home & Family

Microsoft Bob was a software product released by Microsoft in 1995 aimed at providing a user-friendly graphical interface shell for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. It featured an animated dog character named Rover that guided users through various application tasks.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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