Advice to absolute beginner.

From: dominic_dice (dominic_dice_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/26/04 

Date: 26 Jul 2004 00:48:49 -0700

Although I have some computer experience, I have very little
programming experience (except of course, my Logo years in high
school). I would like to do simple programs-for example doing
mathematical models. Anyone read 'The Blindwatchmaker'? If you have, I
would like to do programs like that - the author makes a simple
program that he uses to demonstrate Evolution.

What language do you think I should use? I was thinking C++, but only
because I went to the bookstore and it had a good guide book for it!
(C++ For Dummies-lol)

Thanks for the help.

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