BASIC[/qualifier] /B11 /BP2 /USING:userbasicsystem The BASIC command invokes a BASIC subsystem upon the issuing terminal. BASIC is a high level language that is relatively easy to learn. The acronym BASIC stands for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. The default BASIC subsystem invoked by this command is DIGITAL BASIC-11, which is compatible with Dartmouth BASIC. DIGITAL BASIC-11 is exited via the BYE command. You can specify the /B11 qualifier if you wish, but it is not necessary. If your installation has DIGITAL's BASIC-PLUS-2, the /BP2 qualifier will invoke it. BASIC-PLUS-2 has its own help facility. Invoke BASIC-PLUS-2 with the BASIC/BP2 command and type INQUIRE for help. BASIC-PLUS-2 is exited via the EXIT command. If your installation has another BASIC subsystem, it may be invoked with the USING qualifier. See your system manager for more information on any additional BASIC subsystems available to you.