I am also looking to learn C, or C++.  I need to find a Any suggestions about refference matrial wouldbe helpful.
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> From: Prof Norm Coombs <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Simple programming for the simple
> Date: Tuesday, November 18, 1997 9:56 AM
> 
> Hello:
> 
> I need some hints from some programmers who are blind.
> 
> Years ago I learned applesoft and then on to DOS basic.  I never did much but
> it was helpful to design a program for some special task from time to time.
> 
> My new laptop will no longer run my basic software, gwbasic.exe.
> 
> I suppose it is time I learn a very little about some other language and
> especially if it is capable of being running on a pc and unix but it must be a
> pc.
> 
> 1 What language is simple for a blind person
> 2 what compiler or editor or whatever is helpful for a blind person
> 3 where do I buy and how much
> 4 are there simple manuals to learn the simplest of programming for said
> system.
> 
> The kind of thing I frequently do is read, modify and write text files such as
> taking a text file and spitting out an html file putting in certain tags in
> certain situations.  Or looking through text files for student names and
> removing them so the text file is ok to post publicly listing grades without
> names in public.
> 
> This is probably too simple for a list discussion.  So, just drop me a note
> directly.
> 
> Norman
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