in reply to a newbie to perl needing help

What is your starting point? That is: have you any programming experience at all?

What operating system are you using (yes I know you mentioned targeting *nix)?

Do you have Perl installed yet?

Do you anticipate needing CGI knowledge?

Do you anticipate needing GUI knowledge?

Oh, and once you start getting the basics down, read through SoPW nodes. You can learn a lot of interesting stuff looking at the questions and replies posted here!

DWIM is Perl's answer to Gödel

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Re^2: a newbie to perl needing help
by adam_blackice (Acolyte) on Feb 20, 2007 at 22:25 UTC
    thaaaaaaanxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for all really agreat support so .... for GrandFather >>> i have alittle java and C language i using linux ubuntu and i like it aha i had it by default using shell mm i think if i will use GUI it will ake the job easier . yeas i need CGI knowledge
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      You are already working through Learning Perl - that's a good place to start. As others have suggested, do the exercises.

      Also as others have suggested there is a lot of good material here. In the Tutorials section you will find:

      which address where you are at and where you are headed.

      Learn to use Super Search for finding material stored away in various corners of the Monastery. It is an excellent tool for accessing the resource here.

      Enjoy your stay. ;)

      DWIM is Perl's answer to Gödel
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