sydox
June 12th, 2011, 08:59 AM
This is my first thread so my apologies if I'm in the wrong topic area.
Here's a little background info; I'm novice in C++ for windows. I took courses at my local college and got an A.S. degree in Computer Science (mainly C++ programing). I'm currently going for my B.S. in Computer Engineering (half Programming and half electrical). I'd like to say I'm an "expert" in windows, and this is why I HATE windows, but I'm novice in Linux. I'm sorry if this info doesn't seem relevant I would just like you to know where I stand in programming and computer knowledge, I believe it may be helpful to answering my question.
I would like to understand and start programming in Linux. for example I'd like to make a word pad program. I have made one in C++ for windows but don't know where to begin in Linux. Or I'd like to change lines in my current setup, so i can customize it more
I've looked at some Linux books and tutorial videos but either everything seems too simple (for instance the books tell you how to use Linux not program in it) or simply above my head (I'm watching tutorials from LinuxCBT and the information is going too fast as if I'm supposed to know what "less" does or "ls")
I'm assured I'm missing vital steps in learning Linux correctly. I understand A LOT of Linux should be by commands and I'm new to what different commands do.
I have a separate machine with Ubuntu 11.4 on it, and nothing important on it. If I mess something up I don't care because at this stage I got the mind set that it only take a half hour to re-install Linux and get a fresh slate (sorry if that's a bad mindset).
Any help as to what topics or subjects I should be learning would be very appreciated.
Here's a little background info; I'm novice in C++ for windows. I took courses at my local college and got an A.S. degree in Computer Science (mainly C++ programing). I'm currently going for my B.S. in Computer Engineering (half Programming and half electrical). I'd like to say I'm an "expert" in windows, and this is why I HATE windows, but I'm novice in Linux. I'm sorry if this info doesn't seem relevant I would just like you to know where I stand in programming and computer knowledge, I believe it may be helpful to answering my question.
I would like to understand and start programming in Linux. for example I'd like to make a word pad program. I have made one in C++ for windows but don't know where to begin in Linux. Or I'd like to change lines in my current setup, so i can customize it more
I've looked at some Linux books and tutorial videos but either everything seems too simple (for instance the books tell you how to use Linux not program in it) or simply above my head (I'm watching tutorials from LinuxCBT and the information is going too fast as if I'm supposed to know what "less" does or "ls")
I'm assured I'm missing vital steps in learning Linux correctly. I understand A LOT of Linux should be by commands and I'm new to what different commands do.
I have a separate machine with Ubuntu 11.4 on it, and nothing important on it. If I mess something up I don't care because at this stage I got the mind set that it only take a half hour to re-install Linux and get a fresh slate (sorry if that's a bad mindset).
Any help as to what topics or subjects I should be learning would be very appreciated.