Hello Everyone

My name is Ren, just joined the forums. I am 14. I been programming since I was 9 so I am not completely new to the computer world . Apart from webdesign and programming, I am an amateur music composer. Just want to say you have a great site here, and I hope you keep those articles coming. They are of great help.

Thank You
Ren

Wow... That's amazing!!! 9 years old?! Damn... hehehe.

What languages to you code in? Do you specialize in Web development, or more desktop/application development?

Welcome to the forums... Enjoy your stay. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to ask!

i can code in visual anything but i don't do that much more.... i do specialize in web development... lets just say PHP has stole my heart, , i do a lot database works b/c i love making an infrastructure for a web app of any kind. its a hobby. I am still learning though, i just love computers. I run a dual boot linux and xp and lets just say i'm a penguin-fan no doubt about it. I guess it is a little weird for a person my age but who cares...

It's not weird at all... You'd be surprised at how many younger people are already developing applications/websites...

Like I said, if I could go back, I would have started much sooner!

Hehehe... A penguin fan! I'm assuming you don't mean the Pittsburgh Penguins! How long have you been tinkering with Linux? I've been debating whether or not I should setup a Linux box or if I should just go and setup a Windows 2000 box... The learning curve for linux would be much steeper.

none at all... linux is made for nerds like us. sure it takes as a while to understand the different distributions and graphic kernels... but its worth it... if you are really wanting to try do this:

either load it up completely on a box or dual boot it, its easy either way.

download redhat 9.0 (www.redhat.com), or mandrake 9.1 (www.mandrake.com)
they all have three iso's and u have to dld and burn,

install
if u chose redhat, then u r now one of the gnome lovers of the linux world
if u chose mandrake u have a choice of gnome or kde (they are both very good)


that should get u started... ask me if u have problems or whatever.

Thanks for the advice... I may give it a try in the next coming months... Definately something worth looking into.

I have RH 8 ready for installation, but I guess I should go ahead and download 9...