Poll: who has tried a740g InForm setup for QB64pe

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Yeah from what I remember Windows doesn't care which slash you use.

AI agrees generally:

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Windows generally does not care which slash you use for file paths, as it accepts both backslashes (\) and forward slashes (/) in most applications, APIs, and PowerShell. While the native Windows separator is the backslash, the system frequently converts forward slashes to backslashes automatically.
Reddit
Reddit
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Key Details on Slash Usage in Windows:
Compatibility: Most Windows APIs, PowerShell, and File Explorer treat forward slashes (/) as valid directory separators, even though the standard is backslash (\).
Context Differences: While C:/Users/Files often works, some legacy command-line tools or specific software might strictly require the backslash (\).
Programming (Python/Node): Using forward slashes in programming is often preferred for cross-platform compatibility (working on both Windows and Linux), as languages like Python automatically handle the conversion.
Historical Context: The backslash was originally chosen for DOS to avoid conflict with command-line switches (e.g., /p).
Stack Overflow
Stack Overflow
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Best Practice: Use backslashes (\) for native Windows commands, but feel free to use forward slashes (/) in web browsers, coding, and most modern applications.

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So 6 votes in, nobody will confess to being unsuccessful. NOT surprising bLOL