which language should i learn to build programs in linux

[fesja]

Hi people,

This is my 4 month using linux and Ubuntu (no windows except for bad written webs, :smile: ). And now i want to start making programs and helping the community because i love the idea.

Now I know Java (10/10 in a subject in the university :) ) and PHP (web with more than 5000 users and modules written by me). So i have experience programming. I'm not a newby.

I want to learn a language to write programs and help you guys, but i want to learn the more useful language or the language with more future. It doesnt mind if it's difficult or not, i'll learn soon. Please recommend me which language, tell me examples of programas wirtten with that language and tutorials if you know.

thanks a lot, and i hope some day i will have my own program to share with you.

i will decide with your votes

[desdinova]

c++ or bog standard C - Python/Perl?

[Xerampelinae]

You might look at Python (with pygtk), C++ (with gtkmm), or C (with gtk).

[nobodysbusiness]

I've been learning Python. A good tutorial is available at www.diveintopython.org. For my GUI, I've decided to use wxPython, because it works well across Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

[j-rock]

It's all about C in UNIX land. :razz:

[dannyp]

I agree with nobodysbusiness, Python with wxPython is the way to go. It's easy to learn and will work across all platforms. Godd documentation at python.org and wxpython.org.

[fesja]

I agree with nobodysbusiness, Python with wxPython is the way to go. It's easy to learn and will work across all platforms. Godd documentation at python.org and wxpython.org.
thanks a lot

i will start learning this summer python and wxpython