<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><div>Since you say you are also into Science Fiction, may I also recommend:</div><div><br></div><div>The Des Moines Science Fiction Society:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.dmsfs.org">www.dmsfs.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>And DMSFS's annual convention, DemiCon:</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.demicon.org">www.demicon.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>DemiCon 22 is the coming up the end of this month! </div><div><br></div><div> - Bill</div><div><br>___________________________<div>Bill Davis</div><div><a href="mailto:bill.davis@gmail.com">bill.davis@gmail.com</a></div><div>+1 (515) 999-0622</div><div>Sent from my Apple iPhone.</div><div><br></div></div><div><br>On Apr 10, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Matt <<a href="mailto:matt@itwannabe.com">matt@itwannabe.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div>Howdy Aaron,</div><div><br></div><div>For a first language, I understand that python will give you good indentation technique. Perl is an easy language to learn that has similar syntax to many other languages.</div><div><br></div><div>The main thing to remember is that once you know one language, you can code in any language by just understanding the new language's syntax and having a function reference guide handy. So, pick whatever language that you think will let you create something that you want, then create that program or script.<br><br>Matt, the IT Wannabe<div><a href="http://www.itwannabe.com/"><a href="http://www.itwannabe.com/">http://www.itwannabe.com/</a></a></div></div><div><br>On Apr 10, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Aaron Cooper <<a href="mailto:darthcooper24@yahoo.com"><a href="mailto:darthcooper24@yahoo.com">darthcooper24@yahoo.com</a></a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" style="font: inherit;"><div>Hello Everyone,</div>
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<div>I hope it's ok to introduce myself though the mailing list. I'm figuring i'll come to the next meeting but wanted to say hi first. </div>
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<div>Here's a little bit of information about me. I don't have formal training in computers, a little excel and access is the hightlight of my college computer classes. I know how to use a computer for gaming and basic things. I am very new to linux I've installed it once or twice over the years but never used it much after. I'm interested in learning more about computer security, networking, linux, programming, ect.</div>
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<div>I have a two year degree in accounting, probally should have gone into something more computer related but by the time I figured that out I was almost done with my accounting degree so I finished it. I'm 26, male, and not currently employed. I like Video/computer games and am love sci fi, especially star wars and star trek. </div>
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<div>As for the recommedations I would love some ideas on a good first programming language to learn. I was thinking about python but i'm open to other ideas. Also I am interested in good introductory Linux books espically ubuntu.</div>
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<div>I look forward to meeting and hearing from everyone,</div>
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