Clean Up

Two Hundred Eleventh Post: Clean Up

Well Christmas has come and went. Now it is time to clean up the mess such as the out side lights, Christmas tree, and make room for all the new gifts. Who would have thought the holidays and time off were so much work? We would once we start cleaning every thing. But think about it you have to buy presents and wrap them, send cards, put up decorations, and then do the reverse: get presents and unwrap them, get cards, and take down the decorations and clean up. So it is a lot of work, but it’s worth it.

I haven’t been doing much lately except reading and watching 3dbuzz VTM. I must say that these VTMs are a great concept. You can even make you own on your computer, because the software to record movies from the PC is free. (Just check http://www.sourceforge.net/) It is similar to taking an online class when you have the message board for feedback and questions.

These VTMs just don’t stop at the basics however. This is good. How many times in elementary or high school did you want the teacher to add supplementary problems or cover special topics. You were often left with questions and didn’t fulfill your interests. When you get to college this changes. There is so much material to cover in a short time. It kind of makes you wish it was like high school when the material was introduced slowly.

The material covers the basics, but doesn’t stop there. More advanced material is added with each module. So far everything has been easy to follow except 37 minutes into "classes" VTM when there was addition material. I found it a little confusing, but it is good to get a peak at new material even though you are a beginning programmer.

One thing that I am looking for is a Q-BASIC or BASIC program for Windows XP. I have Dark Basic which is supposed to program games, but I have found it better to just take the time and learn C++. So if anyone knows a traditional BASIC that works for XP email me at trurlthe_constructor@hotmail.com . The last time Q-BASIC was in Windows was Windows 95. But even though we are cleaning up preparing for the new year there is still some holiday magic left. So in the meantime... May the Creative Force and Holiday Spirit be with You