Hi Otis, The first thing you should ask yourself is what you want the software to do. Then, you can get better help. That's because different languages and environments are better at doing some things than others. Thanks. Jim James D Homme, Usability Engineering, Highmark Inc., james.homme@xxxxxxxxxxxx, 412-544-1810 "The difference between those who get what they wish for and those who don't is action. Therefore, every action you take is a complete success,regardless of the results." -- Jerrold Mundis Highmark internal only: For usability and accessibility: http://highwire.highmark.com/sites/iwov/hwt093/ "Otis D Blue" <otis.blue@sbcglo bal.net> To Sent by: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx programmingblind- cc bounce@freelists. org Subject Beginning software programming 10/02/2008 02:35 PM Please respond to programmingblind@ freelists.org Hi everyone, I would like to get some suggestions from some professional programmers on the list. I want to learn how to write software programs. What books would I need to start reading to learn how to create software? Thank you, Otis D Blue otis.blue at sbcglobal.net 414-353-6617 Auction Auto Bidder The best eBay manage sniping software. Manage all of your eBay snipes, favorites,bidding auctions and watched items in one location. Please ask questions if interested or visit http://runurl.com/xx.php?mzz Get it now on CD only for $14.99. __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind