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At 06:09 PM 6/28/98 -0400, Tom Malloy wrote:
>On 28 Jun 1998, Ole J. Tetlie wrote:
>
>> I assume we're not going to teach general programming or a
>> specific chapter. Our idea is to walk through the common use
>> of compilers, debuggers, automake, libraries and all such things.
>> Does this sound right? We also wonder if we should give a short
>> rundown of the most common (and some uncommon) languages and try
>> to make some neutral notes on their strengths and weaknesses,
>> and perhaps have some appendices with info on specific areas
>> such as CGI-programming.
>> 
>
>More and more persons with little or no CS or programming backround will
>be trying and using Debian.  I should know I'm one of them. These people
>will quickly learn as I have that some programming knowledge is essential
>to fully  appreciate and enjoy Linux.  A full tutorial on basic proramming
>is not needed, but some guidance for the inexperienced self learner would
>be invaluable.  Here are some recommendations, from a none programmer, for
>things you may wish to include.
>
>1. Book recommendations for each language (including scripting) and
>general programming.  These should be for beginners, intermediates and
>advanced programmers
>2. Referals to Online (internet)  programming tutorals and news groups.
>3. An explanation of Make and makefiles.  Perhaps expect also.
>4. A fairly specific recommended course of study for the self learner.
>5. An archive of example code on the web site.
>6. A general outline of the procedure and problems of program development
>and program porting in Debian Linux enviournment.
>
>Lastly, I note that I have read complaints about linux programmers from
>the unix community.  The primary one is that Linux C and C++ code is not
>portable to other Unix platforms.  I am not sure if this is true, or what
>to do about it.  I do think that this problem, if it exists, should be
>dealt with and an attempt at correction made.  So perhaps some rules for
>writing portable code should be discussed in the tutorial. 
>
>I hope you find these suggestions helpful, and I thank you for
>your contributions to Debian.
>
>Tom
>
>
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