learning to program

[Rich]

I downloaded the beginner package from the "Python" site, and would
like to know my next move.

Should I wade through the site, or are there some exorcises I can do
to get started in the process of learning how to program.
TIA,
Rich

[Peter Hansen]

Rich wrote:

I downloaded the beginner package from the "Python" site, and would
like to know my next move.

Should I wade through the site, or are there some exorcises I can do
to get started in the process of learning how to program.

First thing you can do is stop posting the question and wait for
the answers. Three times is more than enough...

Of course, most likely you aren't seeing any of the replies, in which
case you won't get this one either, and since you didn't include your
real mail address, we're stuck! :-)

-Peter

[Rich]

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:42:06 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

Rich wrote:

I downloaded the beginner package from the "Python" site, and would
like to know my next move.

Should I wade through the site, or are there some exorcises I can do
to get started in the process of learning how to program.
First thing you can do is stop posting the question and wait for
the answers. Three times is more than enough...

This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
post.
Of course, most likely you aren't seeing any of the replies, in which
case you won't get this one either, and since you didn't include your
real mail address, we're stuck! :-) I mugged my e-mail to block spam. Here is my e-mail
r.****@comcast.net
Rich
-Peter

[Peter Hansen]

Rich wrote:

This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
post.

You should be able to see the replies that you missed via Google Groups,
as soon as they are indexed and on the web:

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=comp.lang.python

-Peter

[Rich]

Thanks
On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:07:31 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

Rich wrote:

This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
post.

You should be able to see the replies that you missed via Google Groups,
as soon as they are indexed and on the web:

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=comp.lang.python

-Peter

[Rich]

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:07:31 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

Rich wrote:

This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
post.
You should be able to see the replies that you missed via Google Groups,
as soon as they are indexed and on the web:

How long does it usually take to post on Google?
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=comp.lang.python

-Peter

[Rich]

I am going through one of the tutorials on the Python site and have
ran into a problem.

During the tutorial it talked about TCI, and gave some commands to do.
I went to the site and downloaded TCI. but was unable to do any of
the tasks.

I think my question is, when the tutorial say the Dos prompt, do I use
my Dos prompt in windows, or the Dos prompt in the Python program?

I am using the Tutorial by Alan Gauld, and I am at the bottom of
simple sequences (left side of page).

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:47:14 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

Rich wrote:

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:07:31 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

>Rich wrote:
>>
>> This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
>> thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
>> post.
>
>You should be able to see the replies that you missed via Google Groups,
>as soon as they are indexed and on the web:

How long does it usually take to post on Google?

In my experience, usually quite a few hours (maybe four or more?). Right
now I can see posts there which I read only a short time before seeing
yours, so that estimate feels about right.

(By the way, it would be helpful if, when you quote material in a post
to which you're replying, if you used whitespace to separate your
own text from the quoted material. I almost didn't see your message
at all, thinking you'd accidentally posted an empty reply. Thanks. :-)

-Peter

[Rich]

I put this post in the wrong place first, that is why it is on here
twice

I am going through one of the tutorials on the Python site and have
ran into a problem.

During the tutorial it talked about TCI, and gave some commands to do.
I went to the site and downloaded TCI. but was unable to do any of
the tasks.

I think my question is, when the tutorial say the Dos prompt, do I use
my Dos prompt in windows, or the Dos prompt in the Python program?

I am using the Tutorial by Alan Gauld, and I am at the bottom of
simple sequences (left side of page).

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:47:14 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

Rich wrote:

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:07:31 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

>Rich wrote:
>>
>> This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
>> thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
>> post.
>
>You should be able to see the replies that you missed via Google Groups,
>as soon as they are indexed and on the web: How long does it usually take to post on Google?

In my experience, usually quite a few hours (maybe four or more?). Right
now I can see posts there which I read only a short time before seeing
yours, so that estimate feels about right.

(By the way, it would be helpful if, when you quote material in a post
to which you're replying, if you used whitespace to separate your
own text from the quoted material. I almost didn't see your message
at all, thinking you'd accidentally posted an empty reply. Thanks. :-)

-Peter

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:47:34 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:
Rich wrote:

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:07:31 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote:

>Rich wrote:
>>
>> This is the only post I am able to see, sorry about re posting. I
>> thought if I changed the subject heading I might be able to see the
>> post.
>
>You should be able to see the replies that you missed via Google Groups,
>as soon as they are indexed and on the web:

How long does it usually take to post on Google?

In my experience, usually quite a few hours (maybe four or more?). Right
now I can see posts there which I read only a short time before seeing
yours, so that estimate feels about right.

(By the way, it would be helpful if, when you quote material in a post
to which you're replying, if you used whitespace to separate your
own text from the quoted material. I almost didn't see your message
at all, thinking you'd accidentally posted an empty reply. Thanks. :- c )

-Peter

[Gerrit Holl]

Rich wrote:

I am going through one of the tutorials on the Python site and have
ran into a problem.

During the tutorial it talked about TCI, and gave some commands to do.
I went to the site and downloaded TCI. but was unable to do any of
the tasks.

I think my question is, when the tutorial say the Dos prompt, do I use
my Dos prompt in windows, or the Dos prompt in the Python program?

The dos prompt in Windows (or Dos).

Please note that there is also a tutor mailing list, designed to help
new programmers. You may get a quicked answer there.

Gerrit.

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[Peter Hansen]

Rich wrote:

I am going through one of the tutorials on the Python site and have
ran into a problem.

During the tutorial it talked about TCI, and gave some commands to do.
I went to the site and downloaded TCI. but was unable to do any of
the tasks.

I think my question is, when the tutorial say the Dos prompt, do I use
my Dos prompt in windows, or the Dos prompt in the Python program?

DOS means DOS, which is only the Windows prompt. The Python prompt
would always be called such, or "the interpreter prompt".

I don't know anything about TCI, sorry.

For more effective responses, start a new thread when you have a new
question rather than replying to an existing message. That way others,
who may already have "killed" this thread (i.e. will not see any more
messages linked to the first one you posted) will see your question
and have a chance to reply. (Also consider your subject line and
try to create a descriptive one, rather than generic titles.)

-Peter

[Gary Feldman]

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:47:14 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com> wrote:

Rich wrote:

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:07:31 -0400, Peter Hansen <pe***@engcorp.com>
wrote: .... How long does it usually take to post on Google?

In my experience, usually quite a few hours (maybe four or more?).

My experience has been longer, often overnight.

Gary

[Alan Gauld]

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 18:20:51 -0700, Rich <do***@likespam.com>
wrote:

During the tutorial it talked about TCI, and gave some commands to do.
I went to the site and downloaded TCI. but was unable to do any of
the tasks.
That tutor is now 5 years old so my recommendation is skip over
the Tcl bits. I am in the process of rewriting it using
Javascript and VBScript instead of Tcl and QBASIC.
I think my question is, when the tutorial say the Dos prompt, do I use
my Dos prompt in windows, or the Dos prompt in the Python program?
The Windows DOS prompt, that is the one that looks like

C:\WINDOWS>
I am using the Tutorial by Alan Gauld, and I am at the bottom of
simple sequences (left side of page).

OK, If you have any specific things about the tutorial (eg
something seems broken) send them to me via the mailto link at
the bottom opf each web page. Any general quesries about Python
send here or to the Python tutor mailing list where more eyes
ensure a faster response.

Finally, you can still read the Tcl and BASIC sections if you
like, they are really there to make the point that the basic
concepts of programming apply equally to anyt language, once you
learn one (Python say) you can learn most others very quickly.

Alan g
Author of the Learn to Program website
http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld

[Rich]

Thanks everyone for all your help.
On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:25:57 -0700, Rich <do***@likespam.com> wrote:

I downloaded the beginner package from the "Python" site, and would
like to know my next move.

Should I wade through the site, or are there some exorcises I can do
to get started in the process of learning how to program.
TIA,
Rich