BCX and FreeBASIC both have the same mentality. They are happy with what they built even though the world has passed them by.
Windows 32 bit COM (.NET) and ANSI/Unicode are nightmares that keep getting worse as MS tries to unfold a 64 bit platform.
More fun than a 92 year old grandma that hates staying home and needs you to take her some/anywhere. (preferably not around old people)