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Java might be a bit heavy for a first language, but it depends on what you are trying to achieve, and how much time you have. If you want to give people skills for the workplace then I would back Java all the way - but you need a lot of practice. If you want to teach programming techniques to newbies then Pascal is the classic. I wouldn't go for C because you can get away with murder (and sometimes you just think you got away with it). You might like to consider Python. It is elegant, is free, and can be interactive (newbies don't appreciate the compilation phase of C/C++). Clive -----Original Message----- From: chris To: list@xxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: 04/02/2004 14:58 Subject: RE: [LUG] Callington Community College - programming course You could use C but it can be a bit unforgiving. One advantage with Linux is the rlogon remote logon service which may or may not be installed as it os viewed as a security risk. rlogon is great for killing one's C process that has crashed and bringing the screen back to life. Have you considered using PHP or Perl. Perl msy be a bit abstruse but PHP has good modern features and might appeal more to your students. -----Original Message----- We were having a discussion on this topic today at the school where I work. Some of the students want to start to learn some programming: we have staff willing to learn and want to know what language to use. As we have a system where most of our PCs will boot into Linux or windows I suggested using a C on Linux, however the question which arose was what help/ teach youself/getting started is there. I'm not a progammer myself and have no experience of using C but said I'd post on this list for any advice you could give. I'm trying to increase the use of Linux here and demonstrate its advantages so please, any help would be great. Thanks James Wonnacott Callington Community College. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________ -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe.