Re: [Linux-migration-list] currently writing a chapter onprogramming

[Martin S. <sh...@gm...>]

Joe Klemmer wrote:

>         I'm still inclined to keep this as minimal as possible.
> Discussing anything beyond shell (as related to batch programs) would
> be excessive.

Point taken. But since he just shows how to *set up the environment* I
think he should go for it.

> > so, any other languages?

I don't know it that's possible, but it would be nice to show the
migrants how to use languages they already know like Visual Basic or
(maybe) C#.

> > i figured i'd draw the line at stuff like tcl/tk.
> 
>         If you're gonna have python you should also include tcl/tk
> as it's just about as popular in the wild.  :-)

And it's platform independent. I often use Perl's Tk package to create
cross-platform graphical applications. Just copy the scripts over and
they'll run on *nix, Win, Mac... (well, there are a few dangers there)

Best regards,
Martin Stricker
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