The short version
A Basic-derived programming language and development environment for Linux.
From the HackerLinks archive
GAMBAS
A Basic-derived programming language and development environment for Linux.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-14
Last seen:2026-08-14
Times seen:1
Website:gambaswiki.org
Why it caught our attention
A commenter directly suggested it to readers who remember Visual Basic rather than QBasic.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-14
“for the slightly younger folks who have more memories of Visual Basic than QBasic, check out GAMBAS”
d3Xt3r · recommendation
Direct HN comment
Donkey.bas is 45 Years Old – 131 line of Glory