Free Time

So I've obtained a bunch of free time. I want to extend my knowledge of C++, Java, and Python. I know the languages, but I think it is time that I learn libraries so that I can actually make stuff.

Also, anybody know any cool open source groups that I can join so that I can actually use my new skills?

As for my background, let's say I am really good at physics and math.

I was going to learn Qt for C++ with some openGL just in case. I'd learn a bit of boost too.

You've made some poor decisions in life.

Well, the thing is, I have some free time. I just want to make programming a nice hobby. I won't be using it for income.

>>4
Then why the fuck would you even consider Sepples or Java? Learn languages that are actually fun to use.

Well, isn't that why I am coming for help?

I'd recommend actually using free programs and noting some of the defects or other general improvements. Otherwise, you could probably visit some Linux forums and note some of the defects that other people have noted.

If you intend to publish your code to the software maintainers, you ought to contact them first and find out their attitude to accepting code.

What if I wanted to start my own project?

>>7
Excuse me faggot, but what you are calling "Linux" is in fact GNU/Linux.

SFML, Boost and OpenGL.

Make some hipster indie games or man up, read SICP and make a Touhou-based roguelike in Scheme. Make it multiplayer and online.

>>9
The kernel program called Linux is called Linux.

>>1
Try with some interpreted languages. Given your mathematical background id say you could try scheme or haskell.

Otherwise there is perl, ruby, python and php, but all of them suck ass in one way or another.

If you feel like up for some harder stuff try C, sepples and JEWS are no good.

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