* speaker1
I would like to know where to start in Linux programing- I started to read some information on text editors, what do I need to know , also info on compilers? Can I use the installed XEmacs on 6.3 or do I need gcc and gcc frontend to start?
I recommend that you look into python (www.python.org). Everything you would need comes with SuSE, and it is an excellent language to start with (though it is more poweful than just a beginner's language). Python is an interpreted language, so you need not compile your programs. With some care, they should run on any system with python (just about everything). One of the best things about python, is how well it scales. You can make a small two line script, or full-featured graphical programs (try installing PySol from the SuSE CDs as an example). There is a useful python mode for emacs (I think XEmacs comes with it, though not GNU Emacs) with syntax highlighting, automatic indention, etc. For information about python you could look here: http://www.python.org/doc/Intros.html Of course, I am biased... |david -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/