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Microsoft BOB vs wxBasic

A side-by-side look at Microsoft BOB and wxBasic. 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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wxBasic

wxBasic

Development

wxBasic is an open source BASIC programming language for creating apps and programs using a simple, easy-to-learn syntax. It can be used to build desktop, mobile, and web apps.

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