LQQKING FOR A GOOD TIMEWASTER

[KSL]

I am looking for some kind of program that can take up a lot of my time for
the next few weeks. I have some fractal programs, but I have used them for
years already. I have PSP and used that a long time too. I have Pretty Good
Solitaire and play that. I guess I am looking for something new and
exciting. If anyone has some good ideas let me know. I would like
freeware. I run XPhome and SP2. I am older, and not into games very much.
Thanks so much.
KSL

 

[Mark Carter]

I am older, and not into
games very much.

Why don't you try to learn a programming language?

Python is a good one to try:
http://www.python.org/

There are also plenty of free Basics around, with which you can also do
GUIs. Here's a whole list of them:
http://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/basic.shtml

You'll need to actually implement something. Maybe you could write
something that related to a hobby/interest that you have.

An interesting exercise might be for you to actually write a game.
"Pong" is a good one to start with, as it is one of the simplest to
implement, and will give you a sense of achievement when you get it to work.

Python has a system for writing games called PyGame:
http://www.pygame.org/

 

[Gabriele Neukam]

On that special day, Mark Carter, ([email protected]) said...

Python has a system for writing games called PyGame:
http://www.pygame.org/

Ah yes, I nearly forgot that there is Python Solitaire, and a newer
variant, called PySolitaire, that has re-included a Mah-Jongg Game and
tiles, and which provides music (which won't play on my notebook for
some unknown reason)

http://sourceforge.net/projects/pygames/

If *anything* is a time waster, than *that* one. It is good for playing
for years.


Gabriele Neukam

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[Peter Seiler]

KSL - 02.01.2005 04:21 :

I am looking for some kind of program that can take up a lot of my...

why did you open a new thread and why the subject in capitals?

 

[KSL]

Sorry