[fpc-pascal] New to the list; Lots of startup questions

[L505]

> 
> Also I did a Hello program that put the output in a DOS screen, which 
> flashed off immediately.  I got it to stay open by waiting for input 
> using the keypressed function in the CRT unit.  Is there some other way?

You can call 

 readln;

to pause the program. Also, in windows, you can run 

 cmd /k myprogram.exe 

and it will open a command prompt for you and hold it open if the program crashes or ends.


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