I think that, Java not being what you are looking for, that C, C++, C# and Perl would also not be to your liking. My suggestion would be to start with Python. A clear language that has a good object oriented foundation. It's getting used more and more in system adminstration and as scripting language. After that, I would try either Java or C#. Both are similar from a technical point of view. C# has, from what I hear, some advantages regarding easy of programming, but Java is catching up fast and will surpass them with the new 1.5 release (expected at the end of this year). I wish you the best with your learning experiences and with searching for a good job. Oh yes, while you're at it, also try to learn something about databases and the SQL language. That will improve your chances on finding a job. Eric On Monday 21 June 2004 18:08, Hylton Conacher (ZR1HPC) wrote:
I have a fair bit of spare time on my hands at the moment, being unemployed, and I figured that I may as well put it to good use.
I opted to try and learn programming, having never programmed before. I did a very little of the BASIC programming lang AGES ago and whilst it was sometimes a trial, the ease of its use captured my 'programming mind'.
Hence, I am looking for a programming language that is fairly easy to understand in plain English ie If...Then..Else statements. I also know there are a plethora of languages out there for both the Other OS and linux and I would prefer to get a language with the most bang for my free buck ie cross platform, but mainly linux, and fairly readable code. I am going to have to teach myself from odd books I can borrow. Having had a look at some JAVA code I decided it is not for me. Perhaps C, PHP,Perl are the answer.
Can anyone point me to a resource comparing the different programming languages that has actual source code snippets?
should I rather just concentrate on learning BASH scripting and get a job?
appreciated -- The Little Helper ======================================================================== Hylton Conacher - Linux user # 229959 at http://counter.li.org Currently using SuSE 9.0 Professional with KDE 3.1 Licenced Windows user ========================================================================