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i don't know any thing. i don't even know what to call. what i want to learn. i know how computers work but nothing about how programs do. what i would like to learn is how programs work. i would like to be able to open a exe file and mess with it. i saw post on C,C++ and Java. is that what i should read or somthing else. thank you for your time.
Learning linux would be a great start...you really learn about how things work by using Linux...Quote:
Originally posted by qwerty99:
i don't know any thing. i don't even know what to call. what i want to learn. i know how computers work but nothing about how programs do. what i would like to learn is how programs work. i would like to be able to open a exe file and mess with it. i saw post on C,C++ and Java. is that what i should read or somthing else. thank you for your time.
And it comes with everyhing you need to program in c, c++, java etc...
In fact you could start to help out with a small linux project team to improve some program... there is no better way to learn than by working with some good programmers with experience that will help you along.
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Qwerty - I know how you feel, it's all very intimidating at first. If you want to learn to program, a class is the best thing. Whether at a local community college or whatever, a class is the best way to get your questions answered and keep yourself motivated. Other than that, just start small - pick up a "learning to program" book in C and download a free compiler (gcc comes with linux and is available for Windows, I think) and go through the exercises.
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Download BCC 5 command line tools from www.borland.com and get a c++ book and start learning... by not going th elinux route you'll have more time actually learning c++ https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/08/2.gif https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/08/2.gif https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/08/2.gif
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So easy to use, no wonder it's number one!!!
Where do you want to go today?
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heh if you know nothing about programming IMO you dont want to start with C++ or Java they both are pretty complex. Start with regular C or Pascal - and I would take a class at a local school - otherwise getting started can be a huge pain.
thanks
[This message has been edited by qwerty99 (edited July 03, 2001).]