Re: Getting started learning VB6

  • From: Jacques Bosch <jfbosch@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:21:56 +0200

That sounds frustrating! Here in SA just promised placements are often not
fulfilled either.
I actually never studied programming through any official means. I just
learnt through self study and had the good fortune of getting the right
opportunities.


On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

>  hi,
>
> i went through 2 different trade schools for programming, was promised
> placement/internships from both and never did get a foot in the door for
> programming ten years ago.
>
> i have been getting used to vb.net and create small apps for personal use.
>
> I gained a contract with the state of missouri and provide rehab
> engineering when i get a client here and there.
>
> Bryan Schulz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Jacques Bosch <jfbosch@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:44 AM
> *Subject:* Re: Getting started learning VB6
>
> Haha. Ok, that is me. Jacques
> I work at a huge, international civil engineering company in South Africa
> in a small software development department that has nothing much to do with
> civil engineering. :)
> This is my 3rd year here on a contract basis, but before that I was a
> partner in a custom software development house for 4 years and before that I
> worked several years writing data processing software for the telecoms
> industry.
>
> I got this job because of a connection here that we worked with on a big
> project while I was still at my previous company. He heard I was in the
> market and so they made me an offer.
>
> I'm actually quite keen to get into something new now as the traveling to
> the office is becoming very painful for my family. Something working from
> home etc.
>
> Don't know if that was of any help. :)
> Jacques
>
> On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>>  hi,
>>
>> don't remember now, the man who said he is a professional programmer.
>>
>> Bryan Schulz
>>
>
>
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>> *From:* Jacques Bosch <jfbosch@xxxxxxxxx>
>> *To:* programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>   *Sent:* Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:48 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: Getting started learning VB6
>>
>> Hi Brian.
>> >where do you work and how did you get the job?
>> Who is the question for?
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 11:36 PM, Bryan Schulz <b.schulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>>
>>>  hi,
>>>
>>> where do you work and how did you get the job?
>>>
>>> Bryan Schulz
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> *From:* Jacques Bosch <jfbosch@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> *To:* programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:07 PM
>>> *Subject:* Re: Getting started learning VB6
>>>
>>> I am a professional C# developer that has been using Visual Studio since
>>> version 2003. Almost 7 years now.
>>> There is very little, that I am not able to do with the Express version
>>> of Visual Studio at home that I do with the Premium versions at work.
>>>
>>> Jacques
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Littlefield, Tyler <tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> here's my two cents: If someone wants cross-platform, there are things
>>>> like c++, Python, or Java. If the OP wants windows programming, then use
>>>> what's there. vs express and .net framework 4.0. No sense in using an
>>>> outdated library (mono) that only supports half of the features. I like the
>>>> idea of the project, but really the .net framework is going to be used
>>>> anywhere in the market.
>>>>
>>>> On 2/15/2011 11:28 AM, DaShiell, Jude T. CIV NAVAIR 1490, 1, 26 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> If it's only windows programming that will be done and the code will
>>>>> never be used in a cross-platform context then yes.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>>>>> Littlefield,
>>>>> Tyler
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 13:22
>>>>> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Subject: Re: Getting started learning VB6
>>>>>
>>>>> so your recommending the OP use an out-dated version of a framework
>>>>> that
>>>>>
>>>>> is supported natively on windows? we're 3 versions on from version 2.0,
>>>>> with lots of new features and lots of changes.
>>>>> On 2/15/2011 11:08 AM, DaShiell, Jude T. CIV NAVAIR 1490, 1, 26 wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Mono differs from dot net in that version 2.0 of dot net and mono work
>>>>>> together across several platforms.  Later versions of dot net are in
>>>>>>
>>>>> the
>>>>>
>>>>>> works for support on mono though.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>>>>>>
>>>>> Littlefield,
>>>>>
>>>>>> Tyler
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 12:53
>>>>>> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Getting started learning VB6
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mono is not the same as the .net framework. Just get the express
>>>>>>
>>>>> edition
>>>>>
>>>>>> and you're good. Also: if you are a student, you get vs 2010 free, and
>>>>>> Microsoft also gives out vs 2010 ultimate to MSDNAA members.
>>>>>> On 2/15/2011 9:31 AM, DaShiell, Jude T. CIV NAVAIR 1490, 1, 26 wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> There may not be enough money to use and learn dot net.  Fortunately,
>>>>>>> mono can be installed and will run on Windows as well as Linux and
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> the
>>>>>
>>>>>> price tag is $0.00.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>>>>>>> DaShiell,
>>>>>>> Jude T. CIV NAVAIR 1490, 1, 26
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:28
>>>>>>> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> Subject: RE: Getting started learning VB6
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> No, not without knowing your visual status.  If you have memory of
>>>>>>> having had vision or better yet have a little useable vision your
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> best
>>>>>
>>>>>> bet would be to learn the language with windows forms.  If you have
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> no
>>>>>
>>>>>> memory of vision, then your best bet would be to learn the language
>>>>>>> using the console interface, and these are two completely different
>>>>>>> paths.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Otis D
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Blue
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 11:22
>>>>>>> To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>> Subject: Getting started learning VB6
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Could someone suggest where I can go to learn how to use VB as a
>>>>>>> beginner?
>>>>>>> I would like to get the understanding of the language and how to
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> create
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> software with it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Otis Blue
>>>>>>>
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>>> Jacques Bosch
>>>
>>> Software Architecture and Development
>>> Independent Contractor
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>>
>>
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>> Jacques Bosch
>>
>> Software Architecture and Development
>> Independent Contractor
>> Cell: +27 824711807 Fax: +27 86 504 4726
>> E-Mail: jfbosch@xxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>
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> Jacques Bosch
>
> Software Architecture and Development
> Independent Contractor
> Cell: +27 824711807 Fax: +27 86 504 4726
> E-Mail: jfbosch@xxxxxxxxx
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