Name: A new friend! 2010-08-26 4:48
Greetings 4chan programming board. I was asking some basic programming questions on the G technology board which was apparently the wrong forum in which to place my inquiry. I was directed to come here for help.
Prior to asking my questions please allow me to give a bit of background. I am interested in purchasing a computer to learn programming since I doubt my celeron laptop is good enough to run a programming language. I have extensive background in computers, having taken several courses at school on computers so I have all the basics down and feel I am ready to advance.
Sooo on to my questions, in no particular order:
Should I purchase an Intel or AMD laptop? I've heard that AMD's open sources are better but I want expert advice before making the investment on a computer capable of programming.
(I know some of you may think I should learn Mac programming but PC is used in all business so sorry if you're a Mac guy but I've already made up my mind on this.)
Can I purchase a programming language from Microsoft (I didn't see one anywhere on Microsoft.com)
Do I need to know how to DOS to write programs?
How should I start writing a video game?
How do I get hired as a programmer?
And last, not really related to programming - I tried to overclock my old computer and it just makes beeps when I turn it on. How can I get my recovery CD to run. I know this might not be the place to ask but just in case someone knows the answer I'd appreciate the help!
Thank you in advance for all your help and I am very happy to be the newest member of the 4chan Programming Community!
Prior to asking my questions please allow me to give a bit of background. I am interested in purchasing a computer to learn programming since I doubt my celeron laptop is good enough to run a programming language. I have extensive background in computers, having taken several courses at school on computers so I have all the basics down and feel I am ready to advance.
Sooo on to my questions, in no particular order:
Should I purchase an Intel or AMD laptop? I've heard that AMD's open sources are better but I want expert advice before making the investment on a computer capable of programming.
(I know some of you may think I should learn Mac programming but PC is used in all business so sorry if you're a Mac guy but I've already made up my mind on this.)
Can I purchase a programming language from Microsoft (I didn't see one anywhere on Microsoft.com)
Do I need to know how to DOS to write programs?
How should I start writing a video game?
How do I get hired as a programmer?
And last, not really related to programming - I tried to overclock my old computer and it just makes beeps when I turn it on. How can I get my recovery CD to run. I know this might not be the place to ask but just in case someone knows the answer I'd appreciate the help!
Thank you in advance for all your help and I am very happy to be the newest member of the 4chan Programming Community!