QB64 http://www.qb64.net/ http://www.qb64.net/ is an almost drop in replacement for QBasic, but it is still too complex for a kid. The point of the article was

QB64 http://www.qb64.net/ http://www.qb64.net/ is an almost drop in replacement for QBasic, but it is still too complex for a kid. The point of the article was make it simple, make it easy (e.g. no compilation) and make it immersive (use it fullscreen without unnecessary distractions).