[Cialug] Hello and can I get some recommendations

[Tim Wilson]

To add on to the JavaScript recommendation, I would recommend using one of
the JavaScript frameworks out there.  I've used jQuery, and I highly
recommend it.  If you visit Dell or Mozilla.org, they use jQuery under the
covers.  The nice thing about the JS frameworks is they hide a lot of the
browser differences for you.  So you'll have to worry less about the IE-isms
that exist, especially in older IE versions (like IE6).  The one downside to
using a framework is it really does hide a lot of the underlying JavaScript.
 It almost becomes a language itself.

On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 5:23 PM, Kevin C. Smith <kevin at linuxsmith.com>wrote:

> Feel free to attend the Pyowa meetings also.
> We just had one, so next will be in May.
> pyowa.org
>
> On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 12:07:23PM -0700, Aaron Cooper wrote:
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > I look forward to meeting and hearing from everyone,
> >
> >
> > Aaron Cooper
>
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