I also think Python with wxPython is reasonably easy to use, especially with an older version of XRCEd to create XRC files (definitions for a gui). On 4/30/10, The Elf <inthaneelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > welcome to the list, > > if you want to program desktop for windows apps, then C# would be what I > would recommend, there is extra work to make java apps accessible and it > seems that it's not always a success even with the additional work. > > just for your knowledge, I have a site called the grab bag (URL under my > name) with some helpful stuff on it for programmers, and most of the stuff > for VS 2005 also applies and works with VS 2008, including the super jaws > scripts for VS 2005/8 > > HTH, > inthane > proprietor, The Grab Bag, > for blind computer users and programmers > http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com > Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises > "own the might and majesty of a Alacorn!" > custom made computers and peripherals to fit your needs! > www.alacorncomputer.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ųyvind Lode" <oyvind.lode@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 8:13 AM > Subject: New programmer > > >> Hi >> >> I want to learn to program. >> I'm not quite sure what to dive into yet. >> I think I want to focus on desktop application development on Windows. >> >> Which language do you recommend? >> C, C++, C#, F#, Ruby, Python, Java etc? >> >> Currently I'm leaning towards C# or Java. >> I don't know why though :) >> >> I'm a Jaws user and EdSharp is my text editor of choice. >> >> >> >> __________ >> 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 > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind