Hello Janis.

05 Nov 02 12:11, you wrote to me:

 >> No, it is not too to start, but, I cannot afford to buy me the two
 >> three books that I would need as references, putting three kids thru
 >> school is not cheap here, and besides I don't have much time at my
 >> disposal either.

 JK> Oh, I know that's true ... I'm still helping out my daughter with
 JK> Grad school.  I understand, really.  It's not easy, and it gets
 JK> expensive..

I got one in High School, one in Primary School, and the little one in the 
creche. :-)

 JK> software firm he's working with now, FP Technologies. But our aim was
 JK> to enter the computer field as full time employees.. many people don't
 JK> go that far, and I can understand their not wanting to, or not being
 JK> able to do so.

If I really wanted to, I probably could move into the computer field, ie. 
software/hardware support, but wonder how long before I bounced a lame users 
head of off his desk. :-)

 >> Also if I am going to do any amout of programming then I definitely
 >> want a faster system than I have at present. :-)

 JK> Sure, when you get to a point, that's true.

I have a few tutorials already, just trying to locate a free Borland C++ 
compiler for the Windows platform I believe exists.

 JK> Maybe you can find some decent online tutorials that are free and
 JK> have
 JK> a look at them one day when you find yourself with a little time on
 JK> your hands..    I know those days don't come often, but for me at
 JK> least, it happens now and again.

I get those time to time, not that I ever lack something to do during those 
times. :-))

Russell

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